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P271 BFC

1997 Vauxhall Omega

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,688 mi
Last recorded71,688 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 BFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 71,688 miles

Brake pipes corroded and covered in grease

Corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

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

Front tyres slightly perished

Nearside front fog lamp incomplete and not working

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 71,688 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipes corroded and covered in grease

Corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

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

Front tyres slightly perished

Nearside front fog lamp incomplete and not working

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 62,807 miles

Brake pipes underneath metal covers and covered in grease

Corrosion on body work

Nearside front fog light incomplete

Nearside steering idler has slight play in the bush

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 62,807 miles

Brake pipes underneath metal covers and covered in grease

Corrosion on body work

Nearside front fog light incomplete

Nearside steering idler has slight play in the bush

Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

broken wheel trims

corrosion on body and sills and under side

front fog light broken

Fail 6 Sep 2006 50,708 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

corrosion on under side brake pipes slighty corroded exhaust slight blow

windscreen chip and crack

Pass 7 Sep 2005 37,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P271 BFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P271 BFC, 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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P271 BFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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