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P823 TPW

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,478 mi
Last recorded131,478 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP823 TPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 131,478 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 126,963 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 126,963 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 121,180 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 121,172 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight blow from nearside cat to exhaust joint

Pass 10 Sep 2007 112,823 miles

both front wishbones have bushes starting to split

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres worn close to wear bars

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 24 Aug 2006 100,192 miles

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

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

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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P823 TPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P823 TPW, 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 P823 TPW registered?

P823 TPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P823 TPW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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