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P406 NLA

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,779 mi
Last recorded64,779 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 NLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 64,779 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 64,759 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 64,129 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 63,641 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 63,641 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 63,076 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,178 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 59,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 51,653 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,387 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 54,818 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 54,818 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,488 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 54,488 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,978 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 52,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,190 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 51,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,239 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 40,998 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 40,998 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,130 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 32,276 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 32,276 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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P406 NLA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P406 NLA, 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 P406 NLA registered?

P406 NLA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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