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P836 LKY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

142,725 mi
Last recorded142,725 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 LKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 142,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Aug 2013 142,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jun 2013 142,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2012 142,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2011 133,502 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner outer edge

Fail 4 May 2011 133,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2010 131,504 miles

brake pipes+brake ferrules corroding,suspension components corroded,innersills corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2010 131,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes+brake ferrules corroding,suspension components corroded,innersills corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2009 126,693 miles

oil leaks,slight play in steering

Pass 9 Jan 2008 125,380 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 125,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 121,966 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 121,966 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear foot well full of water

Fail 16 Aug 2005 114,637 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak

slight knock and play in steering

stickers in front screen behind rear view mirror not obstructing drivers view

Pass 16 Aug 2005 114,637 miles

oil leak

slight knock and play in steering

stickers in front screen behind rear view mirror not obstructing drivers view

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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P836 LKY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P836 LKY, 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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P836 LKY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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