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P405 CUY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,673 mi
Last recorded134,673 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 CUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 134,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold on cold startup (7.1.2)

Front both tyres cracking to tread and worn to inner edge

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

factory cover sills fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2017 134,645 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold on cold startup (7.1.2)

Front both tyres cracking to tread and worn to inner edge

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

factory cover sills fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2017 134,641 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both new replacement lamps kick up to o/s (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill plated prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

factory cover sills fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 134,555 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both lens worn to excess (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both to inner edge and cracked to tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak rear main seal ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded in color (1.4.A.2f)

factory cover sills fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 130,876 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 130,870 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 127,279 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 127,263 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 122,313 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

cover sills fitted

exhaust centre rear corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 122,264 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

cover sills fitted

exhaust centre rear corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 117,801 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 113,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust cat section corroded to rear flange

Fail 24 Jan 2012 113,288 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

exhaust cat section corroded to rear flange

Pass 28 Jan 2011 108,293 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 103,206 miles

rear centre seat belt removed

Pass 20 Jan 2009 97,595 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 93,590 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 93,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 90,322 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 90,311 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front n/s & o/s wishbone bushes split

front n/s tyre perished 195=65=15

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge 195=65=15

rear n/s tyre perished 195=65=15

Pass 10 Jan 2006 86,693 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 86,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres perished

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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P405 CUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P405 CUY, 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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P405 CUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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