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P359 SPP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,619 mi
Last recorded73,619 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 SPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 73,619 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise front lower wishbone bushes splitting

advise to improve footbrake travel, inner front brake pads low,inner front brake discs corroding

Fail 21 Jan 2008 73,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise front lower wishbone bushes splitting

advise to improve footbrake travel, inner front brake pads low,inner front brake discs corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2007 68,044 miles

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush starting to split and has sligth play

Pass 19 Jan 2006 62,668 miles

both front brake discs showing signs of corrosion on inner face

Fail 18 Jan 2006 62,653 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs showing signs of corrosion on inner face

slight exhaust blow from front pipe flexi

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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P359 SPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P359 SPP, 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 P359 SPP registered?

P359 SPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P359 SPP safe to buy?

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