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P285 CUY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,671 mi
Last recorded136,671 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 CUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 136,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 122,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 122,929 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearside rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both offside rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 114,964 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 114,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 100,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

one of the two rear exhaust silencer rubbers split but system is still adaquatly supported

Pass 26 Jun 2013 90,602 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 82,239 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 82,239 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 77,098 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,283 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 71,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 63,530 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 59,949 miles

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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P285 CUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P285 CUY, 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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P285 CUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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