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P689 XHO

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,954 mi
Last recorded116,954 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 XHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 116,954 miles

Coolant leak

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

wear to top mounts n/s and o/s front

Fail 14 Apr 2014 116,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

wear to top mounts n/s and o/s front

Pass 8 May 2013 109,945 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 109,758 miles

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

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

nearside headlight slightly deteriorated slightly affecting headlamp output

Pass 10 Feb 2009 106,057 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 102,433 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 95,914 miles

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

rear axle slightly damp

slight play in steering idliers

various areas of bodywork corrosion

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2006 88,309 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 XHO is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P689 XHO, 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 P689 XHO registered?

P689 XHO is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P689 XHO safe to buy?

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