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P523 VBF

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,728 mi
Last recorded129,728 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 VBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2012 129,728 miles

REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS RUSTING, SLIGHT PLAY OS OUTTER TRACK ROD END, ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTING, UNDERBODY AND SILLS RUSTING, SLIGHT PLAY IN NS STEERING IDLER, OS REAR TYRE WORN BADLY ON EDGES, NS REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 16 Jul 2011 126,442 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER, FRONT DISCS STARTING TO RUST, OS REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES, FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST

Pass 19 Jun 2010 122,228 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

OS REAR TYRE WORN, UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION RUSTING, SLIGHT PLAY IN NS STEERING IDLER

Pass 26 Jun 2009 118,006 miles

OS REAR TYRE WORN

Pass 7 Jun 2008 113,668 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 109,844 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 105,227 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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P523 VBF is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P523 VBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P523 VBF registered?

P523 VBF is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P523 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P523 VBF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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