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P438 MVP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Lpg 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,421 mi
Last recorded97,421 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 MVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 97,421 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 97,418 miles

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

several tyres near limit,several brake pipes cleaned and greesed appeared ok at test.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 88,470 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 84,089 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 75,797 miles

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

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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P438 MVP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,962cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P438 MVP, 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 P438 MVP registered?

P438 MVP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P438 MVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P438 MVP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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