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P662 EGM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,823 mi
Last recorded128,823 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP662 EGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 128,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 123,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side rear tyre and offside front tyre cracks in side wall and tread pattern

Steering has free play close to limit

Fail 15 Jan 2014 123,524 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Multi rib belt cracked

Near side rear tyre and offside front tyre cracks in side wall and tread pattern

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering has free play close to limit

Pass 16 Jan 2013 118,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 118,256 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 112,851 miles

FRONT REG PLATE DAMAGED

Fail 13 Jan 2012 112,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT REG PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 12 Jan 2011 108,172 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in both front shock top mounts

Fail 11 Jan 2011 108,172 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in both front shock top mounts

Pass 16 Jan 2010 102,993 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2010 102,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2009 95,385 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 95,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 89,918 miles

both head lights weak pattern replace soon slight drag rear brakes

Pass 12 Jan 2007 83,785 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 79,156 miles

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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P662 EGM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P662 EGM, 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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P662 EGM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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