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P748 BFX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,425 mi
Last recorded55,425 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 BFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,425 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

Fail 19 Aug 2010 47,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2010 47,472 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,851 miles

Sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 27 Aug 2009 41,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 34,125 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,186 miles

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

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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P748 BFX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P748 BFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P748 BFX registered?

P748 BFX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P748 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P748 BFX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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