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P689 NND

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,659 mi
Last recorded138,659 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 NND
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 138,659 miles

Front reg plate damaged.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 25 May 2010 138,659 miles

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

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)

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

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Front reg plate damaged.

Pass 20 May 2009 133,052 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 133,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front n umber plate badly damaged

Nearside rear hand brake cable cover damaged

Offside front lower wishbone bush debonding

Pass 16 May 2008 127,882 miles

Fron number plate damaged.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 127,849 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front reg plate damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2007 122,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front reg plate damaged

near side rear tyre close to legal limit

off side front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Fail 30 Apr 2007 122,000 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front reg plate damaged

near side rear tyre close to legal limit 195/65/15

off side front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 27 Apr 2006 116,375 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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P689 NND is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P689 NND, 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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P689 NND is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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