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P7 MWP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,032 mi
Last recorded82,032 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 MWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 82,032 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 79,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to un-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,776 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 74,069 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,102 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,993 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,120 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,785 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,573 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 60,567 miles

Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 57,724 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 57,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,027 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 52,118 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 52,117 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 48,810 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 46,423 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 43,322 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 43,317 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P7 MWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P7 MWP, 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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P7 MWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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