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R349 VTW

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,308 mi
Last recorded99,308 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 VTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 99,308 miles

advises given with vt30 06/06/2009

Fail 6 Jun 2009 99,064 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s & o/s suspension bump stops missing

play in n/s steering idler

Fail 23 Jun 2008 92,963 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 92,963 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 85,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 79,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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R349 VTW is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R349 VTW, 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 R349 VTW registered?

R349 VTW is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R349 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 VTW shows 6 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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