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R483 RKU

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,483 mi
Last recorded127,483 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 RKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 127,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 119,544 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 119,538 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 114,364 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 113,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 107,092 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 102,182 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 97,459 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

engine has oil leaks

front pads look low

gearbox prop seal leaking

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight play both front wheel bearings

windscreen scratched

Fail 5 Feb 2008 97,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

engine has oil leaks

front pads look low

gearbox prop seal leaking

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight play both front wheel bearings

windscreen scratched

Pass 29 Nov 2006 94,209 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2006 94,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

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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R483 RKU is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R483 RKU, 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 R483 RKU registered?

R483 RKU is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R483 RKU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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