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P690 WBO

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

105,282 mi
Last recorded105,282 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 WBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 105,282 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers rear door does not open

Fail 11 Jul 2007 105,282 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 May 2007 105,206 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 91,348 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 91,348 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

interior mirror missing

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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P690 WBO is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P690 WBO, 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 P690 WBO registered?

P690 WBO is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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