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P908 MKN

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

34,834 mi
Last recorded34,834 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP908 MKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,834 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 34,834 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 33,764 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 33,764 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 33,159 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 33,159 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,568 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,780 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 31,779 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,684 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 30,684 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 29,154 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 29,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 27,469 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 27,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P908 MKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P908 MKN, 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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P908 MKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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