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P489 MBD

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,988 mi
Last recorded136,988 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 MBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2011 136,988 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 131,830 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake outer cable collapsing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 131,830 miles

handbrake outer cable collapsing

Pass 16 Nov 2009 126,692 miles

front brake pipe has some corrosion

nearside rear brake pipe has some corrosion and heavly greased

nearside rear shock absober slightly leaking

offside front wishbone has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2009 126,560 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake pipe has some corrosion

nearside rear brake pipe has some corrosion and heavly greased

nearside rear shock absober slightly leaking

offside front wishbone has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2008 121,238 miles

minor blows from exhaust

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside and offside headlamps have poor beam pattern

offside rear shock absorber damp

tow bar removed at time of but may well be put back on

Fail 31 Oct 2008 121,214 miles

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

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

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

minor blows from exhaust

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside and offside headlamps have poor beam pattern

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 22 Nov 2007 115,346 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

could not check outer sills due to plastic trims fitted

screen and rear number plate restrictions removed for retest

Fail 19 Nov 2007 115,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

could not check outer sills due to plastic trims fitted

slight play in front lower arm bushes

Pass 4 Nov 2006 109,330 miles

o/s/rear shockabsorber damp

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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P489 MBD is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P489 MBD, 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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P489 MBD is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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