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P716 JHN

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,694 mi
Last recorded99,694 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 JHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 99,694 miles

Advise tracking is check/adjusted when new tyre is fitted.

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

Slight "RUNOUT" detected on front brakes

Pass 25 Jul 2012 95,826 miles

The exhaust system is rusty.

The front suspension bushes are cracking.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges and cracking.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 95,826 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

The exhaust system is rusty.

The front suspension bushes are cracking.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges and cracking.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,686 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

The front tyres are cracking.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 88,808 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 88,770 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 85,296 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit,will not adjust

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2008 83,318 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 80,612 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 80,612 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 77,564 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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P716 JHN is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P716 JHN, 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 P716 JHN registered?

P716 JHN is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P716 JHN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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