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P396 TUY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,038 mi
Last recorded88,038 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 TUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 88,038 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 86,413 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2012 85,315 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 85,291 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 81,934 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 81,934 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 78,160 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 78,157 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 75,733 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 75,698 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges of tread

Fail 13 Nov 2008 73,501 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 73,501 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 70,215 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 70,215 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 65,294 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 65,264 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 63,246 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 63,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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P396 TUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P396 TUY, 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 P396 TUY registered?

P396 TUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P396 TUY shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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