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P320 WHW

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

281,618 mi
Last recorded281,618 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 WHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 281,618 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 281,618 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 277,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Plastic sill covers fitted, unable to carry out full inspection.

Some corrosion o/s/f chassis leg

o/s/r door can not be opened from outside the vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2009 277,456 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Plastic sill covers fitted, unable to carry out full inspection.

Some corrosion o/s/f chassis leg

o/s/r door can not be opened from outside the vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2008 272,584 miles

Both front tyres in very poor condition and worn very low on inner edges, bulges in side walls

Both rear tyres in very poor condition, bulges in side walls and low on tread.

Plastic sill covers fitted, unable to carry out full inspection.

Some cporrosion o/s/f chassis leg

Fail 9 Dec 2008 272,574 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres in very poor condition and worn very low on inner edges, bulges in side walls

Both rear tyres in very poor condition, bulges in side walls and low on tread.

Plastic sill covers fitted, unable to carry out full inspection.

Some cporrosion o/s/f chassis leg

Pass 6 Dec 2007 266,668 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted, unable to carry out full inspection.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 257,974 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 257,971 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r door not open from outside.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted, unable to carry out full inspection.

Fail 12 Dec 2005 251,921 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 251,921 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P320 WHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green 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 P320 WHW, 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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P320 WHW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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