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P303 FRA

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Lpg 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,922 mi
Last recorded59,922 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 FRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,804 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 49,804 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 40,833 miles

rear exhaust rusty

slight wear on both front brake discs

Fail 7 Feb 2008 40,827 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear exhaust rusty

slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,523 miles

disc pads cannot be seen properly

slight wear on all metal brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2006 37,190 miles

slight noise at nearside front wheel when turning left

Fail 11 Jan 2006 37,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P303 FRA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc lpg 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 P303 FRA, 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 P303 FRA registered?

P303 FRA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P303 FRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P303 FRA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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