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P243 PMA

1997 Vauxhall Omega

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,845 mi
Last recorded108,845 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 PMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 108,845 miles

light swich action loose

slight blow from front exhaust

Fail 28 Aug 2007 108,829 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

light switch action loose

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 1 Sep 2006 102,540 miles

front number plate cracked

high level brake light not working †

rear exhaust corroded & blowing slightly

Fail 29 Aug 2006 102,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front number plate cracked

high level brake light not working

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2005 98,198 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 98,198 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust corroded

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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P243 PMA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P243 PMA, 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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P243 PMA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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