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P554 WAX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,048 mi
Last recorded106,048 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 WAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 106,048 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 102,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front No plate deteriorating slightly

Lower engine compartment cover insercure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Power steering pump drive belt cracking

Slight movement in nearside front seat

Slight movement in steering idler

Fail 5 Feb 2008 102,369 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front No plate deteriorating slightly

Lower engine compartment cover insercure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Power steering pump drive belt cracking

Slight movement in nearside front seat

Slight movement in steering idler

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 97,296 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 87,445 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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P554 WAX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red 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 P554 WAX, 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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P554 WAX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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