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P437 TVS

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

146,230 mi
Last recorded146,230 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 TVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2010 146,230 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 135,030 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 135,026 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 124,356 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 124,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 114,001 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 113,894 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 109,980 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 109,980 miles

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

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

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

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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P437 TVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P437 TVS, 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 P437 TVS registered?

P437 TVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P437 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P437 TVS shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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