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P456 TVS

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,492 mi
Last recorded130,492 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 TVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2009 130,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 121,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion offside / nearside inner sills

Fail 9 Oct 2008 121,370 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion evident on offside /nearside inner sills

Pass 20 Nov 2007 108,440 miles

EXHAUST IS BLOWING SLIGHTLY AT THE JOINT

N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPESNION ARM BUSHIES ARE WORN BUT DO NOT RESULT IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED TO THE REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES

N/S/R CHILD SEAT TESTED DUE TO BEEN FITTED AT TIME OF MOT

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN UNEVEN

SLIGHT CORROSION N/S/ AND O/S INNER SILLS

SLIGHT CORROSION O/S/R WHEEL ARCH

SLIGHT WEAR N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT BEARINGS

SLIGHT WEAR N/S/F IDLER ARM BALL JOINT

SLIGHT WEAR O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

THE REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME BUSHIES ARE WORN

UNABLE TO CHECK OUTER SILLS FULLY DUE TO SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 20 Nov 2007 108,440 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EXHAUST IS BLOWING SLIGHTLY AT THE JOINT

N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPESNION ARM BUSHIES ARE WORN BUT DO NOT RESULT IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED TO THE REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES

N/S/R CHILD SEAT TESTED DUE TO BEEN FITTED AT TIME OF MOT

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN UNEVEN

SLIGHT CORROSION N/S/ AND O/S INNER SILLS

SLIGHT CORROSION O/S/R WHEEL ARCH

SLIGHT WEAR N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT BEARINGS

SLIGHT WEAR N/S/F IDLER ARM BALL JOINT

SLIGHT WEAR O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

THE REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME BUSHIES ARE WORN

UNABLE TO CHECK OUTER SILLS FULLY DUE TO SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 9 Oct 2006 99,101 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

h/brake travel

screen damage

slight corrosion rear steel brake pipes

Fail 4 Oct 2006 99,041 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

f/tyres worn on inner edges

h/brake travel

screen damage

slight corrosion rear steel brake pipes

Pass 5 Oct 2005 92,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

offside rear tyre has nail in it.

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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P456 TVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P456 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 P456 TVS registered?

P456 TVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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