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P401 TUY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,487 mi
Last recorded106,487 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 TUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 106,487 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 106,487 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 90,951 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 81,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 75,718 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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P401 TUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P401 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 P401 TUY registered?

P401 TUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P401 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 TUY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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