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P354 VKX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,970 mi
Last recorded143,970 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 VKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 143,970 miles

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

clamp for exhaust heat shield loose

slight lift n/s steering idler

Fail 13 Nov 2010 143,968 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

clamp for exhaust heat shield loose

slight lift n/s steering idler

Pass 27 Nov 2009 136,515 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 136,513 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

excessive oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 130,317 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

abs light came on while entering mot bay.then went of and didnt come back on during test

Fail 19 Nov 2008 130,284 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

abs light came on while entering mot bay.then went of and didnt come back on during test

Pass 7 Dec 2007 124,671 miles

Engine managment light on

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2007 124,671 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine managment light on

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2006 117,761 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 117,761 miles

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

suspect cambelt tensionor noisy

exhaust flexi sextion in poor condition

extensive oil leak

extensive parking brake travel

front brake discs pitted

management lamp on

off side front tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear brake pipes coated with under seal

rear subframe mounts show bonding failure

suspect exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 7 Dec 2005 107,726 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2005 110,723 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VKX, 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 P354 VKX registered?

P354 VKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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