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P356 CUY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,347 mi
Last recorded173,347 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 CUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 173,347 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 165,834 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 158,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 158,619 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 153,282 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 153,258 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 146,978 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 141,118 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 134,484 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 127,812 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 120,276 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 110,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the near side front tyre wearing on out edger

Pass 21 Feb 2006 99,765 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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P356 CUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P356 CUY, 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 P356 CUY registered?

P356 CUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P356 CUY safe to buy?

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