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P296 KFC

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,422 mi
Last recorded65,422 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 KFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 65,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Return spring broken away from its mounting (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid More than just low water level (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,814 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear on sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear on sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust mount flanges heavily corroded

nearside and offside sills slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 64,814 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear on sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear on sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust mount flanges heavily corroded

nearside and offside sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,659 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,734 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,101 miles

strong oil smell inside cab

Fail 16 Jan 2014 62,101 miles

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

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

strong oil smell inside cab

Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,594 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,072 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,690 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,160 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 55,160 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 51,415 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,943 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,264 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 36,863 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,863 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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P296 KFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P296 KFC, 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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P296 KFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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