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P638 AAY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,472 mi
Last recorded127,472 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 AAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2013 127,472 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both bottom arm inner front bushes perished

corrosion in os inner sill

front brake discs wearing thin and worn

nsr disc inner surface corroded

nsr tyre wearing thin on inner and main tyre

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Feb 2012 123,057 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS VERY CORRODED ON INNER FACES

ENGINE LIGHT ON

METAL BRAKE PIPES FRONT N/S AND O/S CORRODED

METAL BRAKE PIPES REAR GETTING CORRODED N/S AND O/S

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE

N/S/R PADS GETTING LOW

O/S INNER SILL CORRODED

Fail 2 Feb 2012 123,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

BOTH FRONT DISCS VERY CORRODED ON INNER FACES

ENGINE LIGHT ON

METAL BRAKE PIPES FRONT N/S AND O/S CORRODED

METAL BRAKE PIPES REAR GETTING CORRODED N/S AND O/S

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE

N/S/R PADS GETTING LOW

O/S INNER SILL CORRODED

Pass 2 Feb 2011 117,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 111,382 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 104,476 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 99,170 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 91,752 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 85,342 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P638 AAY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver 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 P638 AAY, 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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P638 AAY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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