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P354 TWP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,944 mi
Last recorded175,944 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 TWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 175,944 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 175,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 165,447 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 165,447 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dust caps missing

osf tyre feathered inside edge and on limit

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2009 163,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake fluid is contaminated

dust caps missing

osf tyre feathering inside

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 25 Feb 2008 150,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 134,363 miles

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Fail 26 Feb 2007 134,363 miles

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

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 27 Feb 2006 119,031 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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P354 TWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P354 TWP, 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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P354 TWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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