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P45 VYJ

1996 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,962 mi
Last recorded96,962 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Omega115,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 VYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2007 96,962 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 96,935 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 93,136 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 93,136 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P45 VYJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 115,123 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 P45 VYJ, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P45 VYJ?

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What year was P45 VYJ registered?

P45 VYJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P45 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P45 VYJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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