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P565 VTM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,462 mi
Last recorded125,462 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 VTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 125,462 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Front Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted On Inner FAces

Front Inner Braker PAds Low

Offside Rear Inner Sidelight Not Working

Slight Play In Nearside Steering Idler Arm Mount Bush

Vehicle Burning Oil On Idle

Fail 21 Feb 2012 125,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Chips In Windscreen

Front Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted On Inner FAces

Front Inner Braker PAds Low

Offside Rear Inner Sidelight Not Working

Slight Play In Nearside Steering Idler Arm Mount Bush

Vehicle Burning Oil On Idle

Pass 12 Feb 2011 121,848 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Nearside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Play In Nearside Steering Idler

Rear Brake Pads Low

Vehicle Burning Oil

Pass 3 Feb 2010 118,803 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 118,792 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Offside Rear Inner Sidelight Not Working

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 116,508 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 116,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slight corrosion

stonechip in screen, oil leak from engine, slight exhaust blow manifold area, off side front strut top mount is worn, off side front shocker is weak, front tyres are perished, off side rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2008 113,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

sills covered

Pass 4 Apr 2006 94,274 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 94,264 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

oil leak

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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P565 VTM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P565 VTM, 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 P565 VTM registered?

P565 VTM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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