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P541 SWU

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,939 mi
Last recorded190,939 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 SWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 190,939 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 190,851 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 182,780 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2011 182,769 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 175,512 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 175,488 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 166,607 miles

slight wear and corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2008 156,004 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 146,244 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 146,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 133,862 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 124,530 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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P541 SWU is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P541 SWU, 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 P541 SWU registered?

P541 SWU is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P541 SWU safe to buy?

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