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P493 LYB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,324 mi
Last recorded86,324 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 LYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 86,324 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 86,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Mar 2008 86,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 22 Mar 2007 71,856 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 63,136 miles

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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P493 LYB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P493 LYB, 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 P493 LYB registered?

P493 LYB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P493 LYB safe to buy?

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