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P291 SNM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,217 mi
Last recorded96,217 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 SNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 96,217 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 96,100 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre on legle tread depth limit

Pass 11 Dec 2009 81,501 miles

engine oil leaking onto exhaust manifold

Fail 10 Dec 2009 81,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine oil leaking onto exhaust manifold

Pass 14 Nov 2008 70,857 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,929 miles

1 nearside front tyre scuffed on side wall †2 sills not checked due to sill covers †3 steel brake pipes and fuel lines starting to rust †4 brake pads not checked †5 brake discs rusting †6 drive belt cracking †7 drivers door check strap not working

8 offside front bottom arm rear bush starting to unbond

Fail 28 Mar 2007 115,967 miles

1 nearside front tyre scuffed on side wall †2 sills not checked due to sill covers †3 steel brake pipes and fuel lines starting to rust †4 brake pads not checked †5 brake discs rusting †6 drive belt cracking †7 drivers door check strap not working

8 offside front bottom arm rear bush starting to unbond

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 53,048 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 53,048 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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P291 SNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P291 SNM, 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 P291 SNM registered?

P291 SNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P291 SNM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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