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P443 WUM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,402 mi
Last recorded110,402 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 WUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 110,402 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front and rear brake pipes corroded

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 26 Apr 2016 109,860 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear shock absorber damp

both front brake discs corroded on inner edge

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 109,389 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on inner face

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 109,389 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on inner face

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 108,538 miles

Front brake discs are corroded on inner edges

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 107,836 miles

Front brake discs are corroded on inner edges.

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

Offside and Nearside rear brake pipes leading to flexi hoses are slightly corroded.

Pass 9 May 2012 106,874 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and showing runout on performance test.

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2011 105,289 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

centre exhaust section corroded and slight blow

handbrake lever close to end of travel

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 5 May 2010 103,347 miles

front brake disics corroded

hand brake lever close to end of reserve travle

rear metal brake pipes slighty corroded

Fail 8 May 2009 102,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 102,509 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 May 2008 101,312 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 2 May 2007 100,277 miles

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

handbrake travel close to limit

slight blow at exhaust front section

Pass 27 Apr 2006 99,213 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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P443 WUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P443 WUM, 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 P443 WUM registered?

P443 WUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P443 WUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P443 WUM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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