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P701 MNB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,391 mi
Last recorded205,391 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 MNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 205,391 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 205,348 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 203,305 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 203,293 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 6 Nov 2007 201,018 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 201,016 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 193,893 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 129,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P701 MNB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P701 MNB, 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 P701 MNB registered?

P701 MNB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P701 MNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P701 MNB shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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