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P538 TWR

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,389 mi
Last recorded131,389 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 TWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 131,389 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 125,253 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 120,686 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 120,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Offside rear tyre worn too limit.

Temperary repair to number plate lamp ( held in with tape) Advise correct.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 115,545 miles

Both front head lamps patteh poor but not effecting aim

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 13 Jan 2006 108,921 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit.

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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P538 TWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P538 TWR, 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 P538 TWR registered?

P538 TWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 22 February 1997.

Is P538 TWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P538 TWR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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