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R851 AMA

1997 Vauxhall Midi

White Diesel 2380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,595 mi
Last recorded142,595 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Midi99,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 AMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMidi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,380cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2012 142,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel arches deteriorated

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering box

tempery repair on middle section of exhaust

Pass 19 Jul 2011 139,288 miles

excess corrosion on wheel arches and side panels.Non prescribed areas.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 139,286 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

excess corrosion on wheel arches and side panels.Non prescribed areas.

gear linkage insecure. retaining nut missing.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 135,348 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s mirror cracked,rear view not impaired.

o/s and n/s sills corroded,non prescribed area.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 135,348 miles

n/s mirror cracked,rear view not impaired.

o/s and n/s sills corroded,non prescribed area.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 131,675 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 129,135 miles

n/s mirror cracked, rear view not impaired

Fail 23 Jul 2008 129,135 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked, rear view not impaired

Pass 26 Jul 2007 126,448 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 122,334 miles

O/s/f bump stop rubber starting to break loose

nail in tyre

spare tyre defective

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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R851 AMA is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi in White with a 2,380cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R851 AMA, 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 R851 AMA registered?

R851 AMA is a 1997 Vauxhall Midi, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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