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P681 WAB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,564 mi
Last recorded88,564 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 WAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 88,564 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 87,686 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,851 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 86,839 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases top of rear-centre pipe work split and centre to cat section joints blowing (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 86,000 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 85,013 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 82,099 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 81,075 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 79,702 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 77,524 miles

nearside handbrake lever at wheel has return spring missing

offside handbrake lever at wheel has return spring broken

steering idler arm has slight play in bush,s

Pass 10 Nov 2009 75,881 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 74,351 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 74,351 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 72,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 70,772 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 67,506 miles

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)

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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P681 WAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P681 WAB, 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 P681 WAB registered?

P681 WAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P681 WAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P681 WAB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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