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P448 LHE

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,412 mi
Last recorded167,412 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 LHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 167,412 miles

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

N/S/R SIDE LIGHT

O/S/F TYRE ON LIGEL LIMIT

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TRACK ROD END

Pass 1 Feb 2011 152,044 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 152,044 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 128,924 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 128,924 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 125,207 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 125,206 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 122,290 miles

adv hand brake cables soon need replacing

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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P448 LHE is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Grey 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 P448 LHE, 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 P448 LHE registered?

P448 LHE is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P448 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P448 LHE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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