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P662 GBL

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,154 mi
Last recorded148,154 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP662 GBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 148,154 miles

corrsion to n/s and o/s outer sills/underbody areas/chassis

light corrsion to all brake pipes

n/s and o/s headlamps poor beam pattern

Fail 20 Jul 2011 148,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrsion to n/s and o/s outer sills/underbody areas/chassis

light corrsion to all brake pipes

n/s and o/s headlamps poor beam pattern

Pass 7 Jul 2010 144,258 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 144,258 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 138,868 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 138,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 132,560 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 132,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 125,966 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f door cheak strap ,missen

Pass 26 Jul 2006 119,597 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 GBL is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel 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 P662 GBL, 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 GBL is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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