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R510 JVW

1997 Vauxhall Midi

Cream Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

174,212 mi
Last recorded174,212 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 JVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 174,212 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2023 174,212 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2022 172,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2022 172,860 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2022 172,842 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak and rear section of exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced below seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine constant drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached section of exhaust missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underbody condition heavily corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 170,447 miles

Advise attention to near side handbrake

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 170,447 miles

Advise attention to near side handbrake

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 169,617 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 169,617 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 169,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 169,346 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 169,346 miles

Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 169,156 miles

Body has slight corrosion All round (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 169,156 miles

Body has slight corrosion All round (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 16,856 miles

Body has slight corrosion O/S N/S (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 167,843 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 167,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 166,817 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 166,817 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 165,941 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 165,095 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 163,922 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 163,922 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 163,628 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 163,628 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 159,791 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 159,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 156,289 miles

n/s h/lamp slight damage

Fail 31 May 2007 156,289 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s h/lamp slight damage

Pass 5 Jun 2006 149,560 miles

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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R510 JVW is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in Cream with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 R510 JVW, 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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R510 JVW is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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