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P785 UNK

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,886 mi
Last recorded96,886 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP785 UNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2012 96,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery insecure

offside rear lamp has been repaired

Pass 15 Apr 2011 87,002 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 87,002 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake discs rusty

offside front and nearside front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre low on tread

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,618 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2008 74,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear suspension has started to rust

Pass 23 Oct 2006 69,257 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 69,261 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear handbrake tension spring corroded

offside rear handbrake tension spring broken

Fail 29 Sep 2006 69,247 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P785 UNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol 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 P785 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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P785 UNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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