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P299 CNP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,539 mi
Last recorded113,539 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 CNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 113,539 miles

rear inner brake discs corroded

slight exhaust blow on rear joint

Fail 13 Jun 2011 113,539 miles

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

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

r/n/s tyre very close to limit

rear inner brake discs corroded

slight exhaust blow on rear joint

Pass 7 Jun 2010 106,719 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 106,719 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit

rear brake discs are worn slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2009 100,658 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 100,658 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust system badly corroded

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2008 95,123 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 94,827 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2007 89,461 miles

handbrake return springs broken

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

reear suspension arm main bushes have lift

Fail 29 May 2007 89,461 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake return springs broken

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

reear suspension arm main bushes have lift

Pass 15 Jun 2006 81,051 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 81,051 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are close to legal limit

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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P299 CNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P299 CNP, 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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P299 CNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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