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P38 MLA

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,048 mi
Last recorded36,048 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 MLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 36,048 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on edges

o/s/r tyre cracking on edges

Fail 17 Mar 2015 36,048 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on edges

o/s/r tyre cracking on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,321 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 30,633 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 30,585 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 28,924 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 27,958 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 27,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,713 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 27,696 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 27,020 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 27,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 24,895 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 22,312 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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P38 MLA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P38 MLA, 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 P38 MLA registered?

P38 MLA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P38 MLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P38 MLA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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