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P316 SNM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,769 mi
Last recorded105,769 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 SNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 105,769 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Offside front trye low tread on inner edge

Offside side front brake disc corroded on inside face

Poor headlight pattern offside

Poor headlight pattern on nearside

Fail 26 Oct 2011 105,691 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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

Offside front trye low tread on inner edge

Offside side front brake disc corroded on inside face

Poor headlight pattern offside

Poor headlight pattern on nearside

Pass 27 Oct 2010 101,278 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 97,485 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 93,820 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 93,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 91,537 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 89,144 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 87,047 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P316 SNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P316 SNM, 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 P316 SNM registered?

P316 SNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P316 SNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P316 SNM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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