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P615 JBU

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,085 mi
Last recorded199,085 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP615 JBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 199,085 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 199,081 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 197,199 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 197,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both strut top mounts rough

brake fluid dark

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 25 Oct 2008 193,124 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 193,124 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 186,470 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 180,586 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 171,581 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 171,581 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P615 JBU is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P615 JBU, 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 P615 JBU registered?

P615 JBU is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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