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P309 NFL

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,129 mi
Last recorded190,129 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 NFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 190,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre under inflated

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2008 184,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s steering relay has slight play

Fail 21 May 2008 184,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s steering relay has slight play

Pass 26 May 2007 177,006 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 176,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 May 2006 165,172 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2006 165,172 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2005 54,921 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 54,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P309 NFL is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P309 NFL, 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 P309 NFL registered?

P309 NFL is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P309 NFL safe to buy?

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