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P435 VWP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,795 mi
Last recorded160,795 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 VWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2011 160,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 160,902 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 148,653 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 148,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 144,541 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 144,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 141,516 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 137,577 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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P435 VWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P435 VWP, 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 P435 VWP registered?

P435 VWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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