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P317 VAB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,937 mi
Last recorded110,937 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 VAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 110,937 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 110,930 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 110,925 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake discs rusted.

Headlight paterns poor.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 102,522 miles

Rear brake pads wearing.

Rear registration plate insecure.

Fail 27 Jan 2010 102,517 miles

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

Rear brake pads wearing.

Rear registration plate insecure.

Pass 17 Jan 2009 93,080 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 86,999 miles

slight blow exhaust and exhaust system corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2008 86,996 miles

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

slight blow exhaust and exhaust system corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2007 73,421 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 73,418 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 72,398 miles

nearside rear tyre near minimum legal limits/ offside rear tyre on minimum legal limits /corrosion & wear front brake discs

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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P317 VAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P317 VAB, 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 P317 VAB registered?

P317 VAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P317 VAB safe to buy?

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