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P547 YFR

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,977 mi
Last recorded156,977 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP547 YFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 156,977 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 145,937 miles

advise new handbrake cables.

note rear wheels are bindind.

slight oil leak from final drive.

slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

slight play in n/s/f drop link.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 138,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 1 Feb 2006 130,056 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 130,056 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P547 YFR is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P547 YFR, 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 P547 YFR registered?

P547 YFR is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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