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A996 JCP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,351 mi
Last recorded34,351 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA996 JCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 34,351 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill/ rear wheel arch area slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill/ rear wheel arch area slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 29,847 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,152 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,281 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,772 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,715 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,970 miles

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

o/s n/s frount dice slightly rusted

Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,754 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 21,142 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,142 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,902 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

plastic cover missing from N/S/F seatbelt stalk

Pass 1 Oct 2007 18,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

N/S and O/S sill sections are corroded but not within 30cm of a body mounting/seatbelt etc.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 16,431 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Very slight play found in front suspension on both sides whilst rocked on grease plates.

Fail 19 Sep 2005 16,431 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Very slight play found in front suspension on both sides whilst rocked on grease plates.

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?

Based on 680,295 MOT tests across 93,349 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
5,710
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
93,349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55,888
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,985
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,717
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18,762
coil spring incomplete 18,025
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A996 JCP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 110,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Omega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A996 JCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Omega typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A996 JCP registered?

A996 JCP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 26 May 1997.

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