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P953 RWX

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,617 mi
Last recorded87,617 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 RWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,617 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 83,060 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt retraction mechanisms getting weak

Slight play in both front lower ball joints

Slight play in steering arm ball joint

Fail 24 Jun 2009 83,056 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Seat belt retraction mechanisms getting weak

Slight play in both front lower ball joints

Slight play in steering arm ball joint

Fail 12 Jun 2009 82,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front suspension sligh play in both sides bottom ball joints

Pass 13 Jun 2008 73,127 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P953 RWX is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P953 RWX, 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 P953 RWX registered?

P953 RWX is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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