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P954 YUF

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

96,830 mi
Last recorded96,830 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP954 YUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 96,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to split

Fuel filler neck starting to corrode

Slight play in front and rear wheel bearings

Slight play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Slight play in nearside front steering drop arm joint

Fail 11 Sep 2009 96,830 miles

Centre Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to split

Fuel filler neck starting to corrode

Slight play in front and rear wheel bearings

Slight play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Slight play in nearside front steering drop arm joint

Fail 11 Jun 2009 95,487 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 90,007 miles

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

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

rust o/s/m sill outside perscribed area

sliding door lower edge rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2008 90,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

rust o/s/m sill outside perscribed area

sliding door lower edge rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2007 78,620 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 78,520 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 72,407 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 72,387 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P954 YUF 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 44.4%.

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 P954 YUF, 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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P954 YUF is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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