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P588 MPX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,334 mi
Last recorded109,334 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 MPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 109,334 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 9 May 2011 107,856 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2011 107,702 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2010 105,684 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 105,058 miles

Advise brake pipe corrosion

Advise underbody corrosion

Fail 6 May 2009 105,045 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Advise brake pipe corrosion

Advise underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2008 101,592 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 98,577 miles

slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 5 May 2006 94,605 miles

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

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 MPX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MPX, 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 P588 MPX registered?

P588 MPX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P588 MPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P588 MPX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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