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P288 DUJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,321 mi
Last recorded155,321 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 DUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2013 155,321 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 151,542 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 144,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 135,189 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 129,082 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 123,070 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front no plate slight damage

o/s/f brake pipe ferrel slightly corroded

windscreen has slight wiper marks

Pass 13 Feb 2007 118,977 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded †all metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2006 113,552 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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P288 DUJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P288 DUJ, 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 P288 DUJ registered?

P288 DUJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P288 DUJ safe to buy?

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