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P851 VWY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,683 mi
Last recorded137,683 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 VWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 137,683 miles

nearside and offside front headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jun 2010 136,619 miles

nearside and offside front inner wishbone arm bushes starting to deteriorate

slight dampness around steering mechanism

Fail 4 Jun 2010 136,582 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside front headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

nearside and offside front inner wishbone arm bushes starting to deteriorate

slight dampness around steering mechanism

Fail 2 Jun 2009 134,949 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside and offside headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

offside wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 2 Jun 2009 134,949 miles

nearside and offside headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

offside wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 15 May 2008 131,687 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 131,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2007 123,415 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2007 123,415 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 114,601 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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P851 VWY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P851 VWY, 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 P851 VWY registered?

P851 VWY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P851 VWY safe to buy?

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