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P301 BWP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,062 mi
Last recorded106,062 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 BWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 106,062 miles

Nearside & Offside front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders.

Nearside & Offside rear wheel arch's are corroded.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 105,946 miles

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

Nearside & Offside front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders.

Nearside & Offside rear wheel arch's are corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 94,363 miles

advance wear on front brake pads.

near and off side outer sill not check covers fitted.

near side idle control arm advance wear.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 94,335 miles

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 90,744 miles

front discs slightly corroded

nearside front antiroll bar link dust cover slightly split

nearside wiper blade split at end

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2011 89,337 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 89,337 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 87,568 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 85,805 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 85,796 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2008 80,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 76,120 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 71,323 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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P301 BWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P301 BWP, 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 P301 BWP registered?

P301 BWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P301 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P301 BWP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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