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P588 GPF

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,162 mi
Last recorded81,162 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 GPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 81,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 80,189 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2017 79,242 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 78,135 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 76,794 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 76,794 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 75,509 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 75,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 74,343 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 71,837 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 71,837 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 67,056 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 62,775 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 58,433 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 55,227 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 54,722 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 54,722 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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P588 GPF is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P588 GPF, 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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P588 GPF is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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