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P898 EFC

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,394 mi
Last recorded96,394 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 EFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 96,394 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

travel on parking brake lever could be improved

Fail 6 Jul 2011 96,381 miles

Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

travel on parking brake lever could be improved

Pass 7 Jul 2010 895,556 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 89,551 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2010 89,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 84,756 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 79,925 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 74,831 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion to nearside inner sill not within prescribed area

Pass 8 May 2006 69,627 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Midi?

Based on 18,659 MOT tests across 4,354 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
3,554
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
4,354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,697
fog lamp not working 1,638
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,396
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 987
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 913
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P898 EFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Midi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 99,379 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Midi fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,697 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P898 EFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Midi typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Midi is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P898 EFC registered?

P898 EFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P898 EFC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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