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P216 UAB

1996 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,219 mi
Last recorded126,219 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Omega115,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 UAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 126,219 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 117,180 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 117,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 109,601 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 109,601 miles

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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P216 UAB is a 1996 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 115,123 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 Omega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P216 UAB, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P216 UAB registered?

P216 UAB is a 1996 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P216 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P216 UAB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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