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P492 GJM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,356 mi
Last recorded96,356 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 GJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 96,356 miles

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

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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to rear wheel arches and sill panels

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

front chassis members corroded

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sill panels

slight play in steering arm idler bush

Fail 12 Apr 2012 95,870 miles

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

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

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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to rear wheel arches and sill panels

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

front chassis members corroded

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sill panels

slight play in steering arm idler bush

Pass 21 Mar 2011 92,447 miles

Advance corrosion to both front inner chassis members

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

Corrosion to both sides front metal brake pipes

Damp around both rear shock absorbers

Pitting and corosion to front disc's

Pass 23 Mar 2010 92,124 miles

Corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

Pitting and corrosion to both front brake disc's just within MOT limits

Pass 20 Mar 2009 91,402 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

park brake lever near end of travel

power steering hoses damp at reservoir

power steering pump drive belt perished

small chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2008 86,335 miles

Advance corrosion to centre to rear exhaust and starting to leak

Damp around power steering hose's

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 76,859 miles

Advance corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 26 Mar 2007 76,859 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Advance corrosion to exhaust system.

Handbrake travel just within MOT limits.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 69,706 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust section.

Damp patch's around rear shock absorbers.

Front dics just within MOT limits for corrosion and pitting.

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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P492 GJM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P492 GJM, 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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P492 GJM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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