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P408 UPP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,806 mi
Last recorded154,806 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 UPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 154,806 miles

Centre Front Oil Leak

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Number Plate Poor

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Number Plate Poor

Fail 2 Feb 2016 154,802 miles

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

Centre Front Oil Leak

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Number Plate Poor

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Number Plate Poor

Pass 14 May 2014 157,260 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 145,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 140,352 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 134,838 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 128,766 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 124,028 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 116,079 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 103,386 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 93,476 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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P408 UPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P408 UPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P408 UPP registered?

P408 UPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P408 UPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P408 UPP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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