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P302 UPP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,401 mi
Last recorded73,401 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 UPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 73,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 57,317 miles

Central Exhaust rear joint corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Misted (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4s worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,450 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 45,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre inner edge worn and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre inner edge worn and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking

Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Pass 12 Feb 2015 43,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front headlamps pattern weak

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,623 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,489 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2012 40,461 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,037 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 39,022 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 37,923 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,785 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,728 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,680 miles

offside front tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2006 33,604 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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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P302 UPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P302 UPP, 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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P302 UPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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