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P53 MKJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,694 mi
Last recorded115,694 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 MKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 115,694 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR OUTER (1.1.11 (c))

HANDBRAKE HAS LIMITED RESERVE TRAVEL

VEHICLE GENERALLY CORRODED ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 12 Jul 2017 114,247 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

GENERAL CORROSION TO OSF CHASSIS RAIL & NSF INNER WING

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOPERATIVE

Fail 5 Jul 2017 114,245 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported AT REAR SILENCER (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH REAR INNER WINGS (2.4.A.3)

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

GENERAL CORROSION TO OSF CHASSIS RAIL & NSF INNER WING

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOPERATIVE

Pass 26 Jul 2016 112,376 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 112,376 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour FRONT AND REAR (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 110,134 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 107,889 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 107,886 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 105,235 miles

head light patterns very poor

headlight lenses very poor & faded

nsf lower suspension arm bush split

Fail 23 Jul 2013 105,235 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

head light patterns very poor

headlight lenses very poor & faded

nsf lower suspension arm bush split

Pass 25 Jul 2012 101,561 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm rear rubber bushes split

n/s/r tyre cracked and worn in tread & sidewalls

o/s/r tyre cracked in sidewalls & evidence of bieng run flat

Fail 25 Jul 2012 101,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm rear rubber bushes split

both front tyres worn very lo on inside edges

n/s/r tyre cracked and worn in tread & sidewalls

o/s/r tyre cracked in sidewalls & evidence of bieng run flat

Pass 28 Jul 2011 97,423 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 97,423 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both head light lenses faded

both rear outer brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 93,929 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 93,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 90,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount splitting

Pass 14 Jul 2008 85,396 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 79,186 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 75,113 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 75,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P53 MKJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P53 MKJ, 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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P53 MKJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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