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P279 BFC

1997 Vauxhall Omega

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,378 mi
Last recorded92,378 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 BFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 92,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 92,378 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 88,139 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 83,296 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 83,296 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 80,075 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 80,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P279 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 P279 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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P279 BFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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