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P270 UUY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,159 mi
Last recorded103,159 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 UUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 103,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 97,782 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 97,782 miles

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)

both front tyre treads 2mm on inside edges/ has wheel alignment been checked?? 205/65r15 94v/ also nearside rear outer alloy rim slightly dented

offside front door hindgeburst/coming adrift from bodywork/pillar also nearside front starting too come adrift

offside rear dooor inoprotive with central locking

oil around engine also engine intermintantly noisy hydrolic tappets??

slight play/wear in nearside front steering arm idler

small stone chip in front screen at nearside

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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P270 UUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P270 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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What year was P270 UUY registered?

P270 UUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P270 UUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P270 UUY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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