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P343 UHU

1997 Vauxhall Omega

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,051 mi
Last recorded89,051 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 UHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 89,051 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 84,149 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 76,901 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2006 70,058 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 70,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P343 UHU is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P343 UHU, 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 P343 UHU registered?

P343 UHU is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P343 UHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P343 UHU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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