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P956 OJN

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,067 mi
Last recorded124,067 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 OJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 124,067 miles

FRONT NO PLATE DIGITS BECOMING OBSCURE. OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SHOCK BUSH MOVING OVER IN HOOP OF SHOCKER.LOWER SILL EDGES OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE BECOMING UNTIDY [CORROSION].

Fail 7 Oct 2009 124,051 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

FRONT NO PLATE DIGITS BECOMING OBSCURE. OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SHOCK BUSH MOVING OVER IN HOOP OF SHOCKER.LOWER SILL EDGES OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE BECOMING UNTIDY [CORROSION].

Pass 9 Apr 2008 121,704 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 121,568 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2007 118,523 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 118,523 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 112,163 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 112,162 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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P956 OJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P956 OJN, 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 P956 OJN registered?

P956 OJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 25 May 1997.

Is P956 OJN safe to buy?

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