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P511 LFL

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,384 mi
Last recorded134,384 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 LFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 134,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 131,283 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 131,283 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 127,391 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 127,391 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 122,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 122,576 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 117,983 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 117,227 miles

front tyres worn down on inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2007 114,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 110,721 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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P511 LFL is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P511 LFL, 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 P511 LFL registered?

P511 LFL is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P511 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P511 LFL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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