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P598 DNT

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,600 mi
Last recorded180,600 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 DNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 180,600 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 180,596 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Both rear of sills and O/S sill becoming rusty.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 173,629 miles

rear inner wheel arches and sills have covers fitted

rear wheel arches rusty and shailing

Pass 9 Nov 2011 165,654 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 165,654 miles

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

Long travel in the handbrake lever

Nearside wiper blade smearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2010 160,314 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 160,314 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 154,505 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 154,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front tire wearing on innside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2008 147,453 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 147,448 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 141,566 miles

Engine oil level low

Main brake pipe rusty

Nearside rear brake pipes rusty

Offside rear tyre wearing heavily on inside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2006 134,363 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 134,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front brake linings low

front discs rusty and ridged

main brake pipes rusty and shailing

near side front pipe rusty and shailing

rear brakes binding

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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P598 DNT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P598 DNT, 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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P598 DNT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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