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P415 VNP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,683 mi
Last recorded109,683 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP415 VNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 109,683 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 109,680 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 100,853 miles

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

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 94,037 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever travel

Rear suspsion coil springs have slight corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 94,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever travel

Rear suspsion coil springs have slight corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 89,403 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on the outside edge

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2009 89,403 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on the outside edge

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2008 87,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 87,347 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 84,230 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 70,957 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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P415 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P415 VNP, 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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P415 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P415 VNP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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