MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,585 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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 TMW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 TMW, 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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How do I check the history of P497 TMW?
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What year was P497 TMW registered?
P497 TMW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 8 January 1997.
Is P497 TMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P497 TMW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P497 TMW have outstanding finance?
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