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P587 UNK

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,501 mi
Last recorded88,501 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 UNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,501 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted: o/s inner sill corroded,o/s and n/s/r floor/inner wheel arch lips -coil spring mounting areas corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 86,081 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s sill appears corroded under cover

o/s sill appears corroded under cover

Fail 9 Aug 2016 86,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer and sill end (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s sill appears corroded under cover

Pass 27 Aug 2015 84,011 miles

Nearside Front chassis holed and corroded

covers fitted obscuring some underside components,o/s/r sill / inner sill appears cprrpded

n/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/r appears corroded under sill cover

Fail 25 Aug 2015 84,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

covers fitted obscuring some underside components,o/s/r sill / inner sill appears cprrpded

n/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 81,413 miles

o/s and n/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 81,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

offside front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 77,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 74,289 miles

both front brake discs are corroded and worn

Fail 22 Aug 2011 74,261 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake discs are corroded and worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,679 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 67,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s handbrake linkage stiff - may need attention soon

Pass 28 Aug 2008 63,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 59,199 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,318 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 49,305 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 49,305 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front and rear tyres at 2mm

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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P587 UNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P587 UNK, 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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P587 UNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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