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P585 AFE

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,889 mi
Last recorded114,889 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 AFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 114,889 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 114,889 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 108,745 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 108,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 95,456 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 95,455 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 80,752 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 65,791 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 55,875 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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P585 AFE is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P585 AFE, 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 P585 AFE registered?

P585 AFE is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 2 July 1997.

Is P585 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P585 AFE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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