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P822 LOB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,701 mi
Last recorded53,701 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP822 LOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 53,701 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust box rubber mounting deterioated

exhauxt system deterioated

Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,843 miles

washers week rear exhaust rubbers in poor condtion

Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,952 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box parsley blocked

exhaust rear box rubber mounts missing but sustem still supported

Fail 6 Aug 2015 49,952 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box parsley blocked

exhaust rear box rubber mounts missing but sustem still supported

Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,882 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 40,882 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,537 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2011 35,179 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 35,101 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 34,919 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 34,603 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 22 May 2007 34,123 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 May 2006 33,583 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 33,583 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P822 LOB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P822 LOB, 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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P822 LOB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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