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P244 UUY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

61,679 mi
Last recorded61,679 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 UUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2016 61,679 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame os mount (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame ns mount (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

metal fuel pipes badly corroded

underbody BADLY corroded/ corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2015 60,490 miles

all suspension components corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor pan corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed

o/s front sill holed

o/s sill centre section corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 31 Jul 2015 60,416 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre perished

all suspension components corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor pan corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed

o/s front sill holed

o/s sill centre section corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2014 58,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front backing plates corroded

middle floor section x2 repaired from inside and undersealed underneath

Fail 20 Feb 2014 58,464 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

nearside and offside front backing plates corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 56,292 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

floor and inner sills corroded,not considered excessive at time of test

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Fail 10 Aug 2012 56,292 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

floor and inner sills corroded,not considered excessive at time of test

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,372 miles

floors corroded on both sides and underside has been extensively welded

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Fail 1 Aug 2011 52,372 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

floors corroded on both sides and underside has been extensively welded

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,262 miles

floors corroded not considered excessive

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Fail 3 Aug 2010 49,010 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

floors corroded not considered excessive

unable to carry out fill inspection of sills due to covers

Pass 12 Aug 2009 45,622 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

floors corroded on both sides (outside perscribed area)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 45,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

floors corroded on both sides (outside perscribed area)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,834 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 38,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 37,426 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 37,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,833 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 35,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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P244 UUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 P244 UUY, 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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P244 UUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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