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P268 UAB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,496 mi
Last recorded93,496 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 UAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 93,496 miles

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

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

offside/nearside front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2010 89,741 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 85,011 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 84,092 miles

inside of front brake discs corroded.

nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 8 Sep 2007 84,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

inside of front brake discs corroded.

nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 82,573 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 82,573 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P268 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P268 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 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 P268 UAB registered?

P268 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P268 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P268 UAB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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