MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,379 miAbove average mileage for this year
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nsf tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsf tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
aux belt idler pulley noisey
both rear shox minor leak
o/s/f wishbone bushes poor cond
Has some play @ o/s/f lower wishbone front bush
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
1Lts of engine oil added to carry out emission test.
Has some play @ o/s/f lower wishbone front bush
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside rear road wheel steel
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Cut to outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre.
Drivers seatbelt stalk flag indicator has gone off.
Hendbrake nearing reserve travel.
Minor exhaust leak @ flexiable joint.
Nearside outer washer jet not touching windscreen.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?
Based on 680,295 MOT tests across 93,349 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P497 LYA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in White with a 1,998cc 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 P497 LYA, 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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P497 LYA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 7 February 1997.
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