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P550 UJV

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,284 mi
Last recorded190,284 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 UJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 190,284 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 175,826 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 175,825 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 163,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 148,771 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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P550 UJV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel 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 P550 UJV, 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 P550 UJV registered?

P550 UJV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P550 UJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P550 UJV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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