CarVerify

Free Car Check

P797 MOE

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,823 mi
Last recorded148,823 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 MOE
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2008 148,823 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

nearside rear tyre low

wear on nearside steering drop arm bush

Pass 8 Apr 2008 148,823 miles

nearside rear tyre low

wear on nearside steering drop arm bush

Pass 29 Jun 2007 144,880 miles

both offside /nearside front lower suspension arms bushes starting to split /no play found

rear pads 50% left

Fail 29 Jun 2007 144,880 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both offside /nearside front lower suspension arms bushes starting to split /no play found

rear pads 50% left

Pass 28 Jun 2006 134,435 miles

front pads 50% left /front discs starting to rust on inner edge may need replacing next service

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Jun 2006 134,435 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

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
Full Vauxhall Omega reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P797 MOE is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P797 MOE, 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

How do I check the history of P797 MOE?

You can check the full history of P797 MOE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P797 MOE registered?

P797 MOE is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P797 MOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P797 MOE shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P797 MOE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P797 MOE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.