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P56 UMJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,829 mi
Last recorded131,829 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 UMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 131,829 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 128,661 miles

both rear tyre treads on 1.6mm on inner edges

corrosion to both front chassis rails

corrosion to both front inner brake discs

corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

handbrake lever adjustment high

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

Fail 23 Mar 2009 128,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre treads on 1.6mm on inner edges

corrosion to both front chassis rails

corrosion to both front inner brake discs

corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

handbrake lever adjustment high

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

Pass 20 Mar 2008 124,387 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 124,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 119,682 miles

advise some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 3 May 2006 112,145 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 112,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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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P56 UMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P56 UMJ, 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 P56 UMJ registered?

P56 UMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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