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1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,328 mi
Last recorded73,328 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 UNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 73,328 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2014 72,364 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 72,364 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 71,738 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,259 miles

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

both front lower arm vertical bushes starting to pull out

Pass 4 Jun 2011 69,913 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 68,032 miles

ADVISE ONLY... all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion... Recomend further inspection 3-6 months

ADVISE ONLY... both number plates starting to delaminate

ADVISE ONLY... both siaes front lower suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear

ADVISE ONLY... offside front tyre has a side wall defect (possible casting marks??)

Oil leak

STRONGLY ADVISE... both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 13 Jun 2009 66,303 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 64,473 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 62,413 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 59,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P728 UNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P728 UNK, 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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P728 UNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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