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P860 VWV

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,751 mi
Last recorded159,751 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP860 VWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 159,751 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 150,753 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 147,089 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 145,763 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 143,810 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 140,566 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 140,557 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 137,660 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 133,093 miles

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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P860 VWV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P860 VWV, 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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How do I check the history of P860 VWV?

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What year was P860 VWV registered?

P860 VWV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P860 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P860 VWV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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