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P293 KBP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,815 mi
Last recorded119,815 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 KBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 119,815 miles

nearside front and offside front bottom arm rear bushes worn slightly

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear axel bushes have slight play

Fail 1 Oct 2009 119,815 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front and offside front bottom arm rear bushes worn slightly

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear axel bushes have slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2008 112,672 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 106,948 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 106,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 101,211 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 95,457 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 95,444 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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P293 KBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P293 KBP, 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 P293 KBP registered?

P293 KBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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