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P289 VNP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,892 mi
Last recorded136,892 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 VNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2006 136,892 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to rear arches and doors

high general corrosion to front chassis legs

high general corrosion to under side of vechile and sum damage

high rear brake imbalance

nsf tyre worn on inner edges and just legal

nsr fuel pipe rubbing through- advice change soon

Fail 21 Jun 2006 136,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to rear arches and doors

high general corrosion to front chassis legs

high general corrosion to under side of vechile and sum damage

high rear brake imbalance

nsf tyre worn on inner edge and just legal

nsr fuel pipe rubbing though - advice change immediatley

Fail 14 Jun 2006 136,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 128,897 miles

fuel tank strapes corroded

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

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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P289 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P289 VNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P289 VNP registered?

P289 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P289 VNP safe to buy?

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