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P289 YUF

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

215,223 mi
Last recorded215,223 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 YUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 215,223 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 202,085 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear inner position lamp not working (outer lamps form a matched pair)

non standard rear exhaust fitted to vehicle

offside and nearside headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated resulting in slightly reduced light output from lamps

park brake lever pulling high indicating that the park brake system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Jun 2008 188,550 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder

park brake lever pulling high

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion present on offside front to rear brake pipe (at join with rear flexible hose)

wheel alignment appears to be out

Fail 2 Jun 2008 188,550 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder

park brake lever pulling high

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion present on offside front to rear brake pipe (at join with rear flexible hose)

wheel alignment appears to be out

Pass 8 Jun 2007 174,592 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 161,572 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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P289 YUF is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P289 YUF, 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 P289 YUF registered?

P289 YUF is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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