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P370 GJO

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,970 mi
Last recorded147,970 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP370 GJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2010 147,970 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advanced deterioration in offside front brake disc

both front tyres worn very low on edges

damage to windscreen

front brake pads wearing low/brake pad warning lamp on

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

power steering system would benefit from attention

slight deterioration in rear subframe front bushes

tail gate struts defective

Pass 30 Jun 2010 147,970 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

advanced deterioration in offside front brake disc

both front tyres worn very low on edges

damage to windscreen

front brake pads wearing low/brake pad warning lamp on

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

power steering system would benefit from attention

slight deterioration in rear subframe front bushes

tail gate struts defective

Pass 23 Jul 2009 143,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

accident damage to offside rear corner

boot lid nearside support strut missing

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine auxilliary drive belt perished

front and rear registration plates in poor condition

low effort offside park brake

nearside mirror glass missing

slight damage to offside mirror housing

Fail 22 Jul 2009 143,798 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

accident damage to offside rear corner

boot lid nearside support strut missing

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine auxilliary drive belt perished

front and rear registration plates in poor condition

low effort offside park brake

nearside mirror glass missing

slight damage to offside mirror housing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2008 139,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 25 Jul 2008 139,675 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 6 Aug 2007 137,122 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 137,122 miles

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

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

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

accident damage offside rear

fuel cap difficult to remove

oil leak from gearbox rear seal

rear wiper blade severely split

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 5 Jun 2006 136,409 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 136,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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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P370 GJO is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P370 GJO, 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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P370 GJO is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 25 July 1997.

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