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P875 KOW

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,443 mi
Last recorded68,443 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP875 KOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,443 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on ware limit (3.5.1g)

front exhaust flexy in poor condition with slight blow

Pass 17 Nov 2014 66,462 miles

Both headlamp lenses are opaque and the beam patterns and light output is only acceptable

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

The nearside steering idler arm bush is worn and has slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,000 miles

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

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

engine managment lamp on

front exhaust section in poor condition with slight blow

n/s/f wiper end slight split but still clears screen

Fail 13 Nov 2013 63,998 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

engine managment lamp on

front exhaust section in poor condition with slight blow

n/s/f wiper end slight split but still clears screen

Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,829 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlamp lenses slightly misty but still ok pattern

Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,867 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 57,865 miles

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 16 Nov 2010 56,058 miles

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

both front headlamps have no beam image

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2009 54,402 miles

Both headlamp lenses opaque but beam patterns and light output are still good

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,977 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 49,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,899 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 46,418 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 42,285 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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P875 KOW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P875 KOW, 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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P875 KOW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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