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P303 UBM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

103,970 mi
Last recorded103,970 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 UBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2009 103,970 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 97,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PIPE

EMISSION TEST JUST PASSED

N/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW

N/S REAR DOOR CORRODING

N/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S REAR TYRE LOW AND NAILED

WIPERS STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 16 Oct 2008 97,599 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PIPE

EMISSION TEST JUST PASSED

N/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW

N/S REAR DOOR CORRODING

N/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S REAR TYRE LOW AND NAILED

WIPERS STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 24 Sep 2007 90,897 miles

BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SEPERATE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

O/S FRONT AND REAR TYRES LOW

Fail 24 Sep 2007 90,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SEPERATE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

O/S FRONT AND REAR TYRES LOW

Pass 14 Sep 2006 85,300 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 85,300 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 78,264 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2005 78,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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 UBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 UBM, 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 UBM registered?

P303 UBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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