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P578 VNM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,222 mi
Last recorded92,222 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 VNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 92,222 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 26 May 2010 92,219 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 90,065 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 May 2009 90,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 May 2008 86,602 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2007 82,924 miles

Both Outer Sills Covered With Plastic Trims--

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Exhaust Joints & Mounts Corroding

Front Number Plate Damaged Recomend Early Relpacement

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play In N/S/F Steering Idler Bushes

Rear Brake Pads Seem Low

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight Weep Of Oil From Rear Axle

Pass 21 Apr 2007 82,924 miles

Both Outer Sills Covered With Plastic Trims--

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Exhaust Joints & Mounts Corroding

Front Number Plate Damaged Recomend Early Relpacement

Play In N/S/F Steering Idler Bushes

Rear Brake Pads Seem Low

Slight Weep Of Oil From Rear Axle

Pass 20 Apr 2006 77,895 miles

centre exhaust mount splitting.

exhaust mounts corroded.

nail in o/s/front tyre and worn close to legal limit on inner edge.

outer sills covered in plastic trim.

rear shock absorbers slightly damp.

Fail 4 Apr 2006 77,774 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust mount splitting

exhaust and mounts corroded

hand brake travel just acceptable,hand brake grabbing,RECOMMEND ADJUSTMENT

outer sills covered in plastic trim,unable to check

rear shock absorbers slightly damp

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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P578 VNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P578 VNM, 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 P578 VNM registered?

P578 VNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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