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P321 MYB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,699 mi
Last recorded62,699 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 MYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 62,699 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 60,740 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2014 58,449 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 58,412 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 56,088 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 17 Jan 2013 56,088 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,417 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 54,392 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

all 4 indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

o/s/r tyre perishing in sidewall

Fail 5 Jan 2011 51,279 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front discs slightly worn

handbrake requires attention

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,279 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

handbrake requires attention

Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,302 miles

front brake pads wearing low and discs worn

o/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting

Pass 27 Jan 2009 43,843 miles

drivers side front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

front brake discs worn thin

incorrect exhaust rubber mounts fitted (possibility they will come off)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 43,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

drivers side front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

front brake discs worn thin

incorrect exhaust rubber mounts fitted (possibility they will come off)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 38,825 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,825 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 33,847 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 31,008 miles

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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P321 MYB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P321 MYB, 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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P321 MYB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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