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P788 RPP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

207,450 mi
Last recorded207,450 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 RPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 207,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2007 201,776 miles

CAT internals loose

both rear tyres worn and on limit

dampness around offside front shock absorber

exhaust corroded

foot brake travel long

head lamp beam patton poor

nearside rear road wheel slightly buckled

oil leak

play in nearside front drop link

rear metel brake pipes corroded

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 19 Sep 2006 199,250 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 199,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

discolouration at o/s of screenif it spreads to sweepted area it will need to be changed for next mot

Pass 17 Sep 2005 171,854 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 171,854 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

nearside front wiper blade split on end

rear number plate slightly defective

Fail 12 Sep 2005 171,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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P788 RPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P788 RPP, 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 P788 RPP registered?

P788 RPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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