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P792 NLK

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

138,110 mi
Last recorded138,110 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP792 NLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 138,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body kit fitted unable to check sills

Fail 7 Feb 2011 138,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

body kit fitted unable to check sills

Fail 13 Jan 2011 137,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to check sills due to body kit fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2010 134,442 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 134,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 133,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear shockers damp, both sides.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 132,349 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 130,729 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 130,716 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 122,929 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 122,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

rear n/s door not opening from outside. blow from hole in exhaust. front brake disc's in poor condition.

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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P792 NLK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P792 NLK, 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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P792 NLK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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