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P483 LFL

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

153,127 mi
Last recorded153,127 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 LFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2008 153,127 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 141,712 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 141,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 136,739 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 136,730 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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P483 LFL is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P483 LFL, 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 P483 LFL registered?

P483 LFL is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P483 LFL safe to buy?

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