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P477 TUY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,951 mi
Last recorded131,951 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 TUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 131,951 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 131,951 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear shock absorber sleeves lose

Pass 16 Jun 2008 124,895 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 124,895 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 120,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 120,458 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 119,178 miles

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

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

seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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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P477 TUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P477 TUY, 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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P477 TUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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