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P878 RBH

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,276 mi
Last recorded79,276 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 RBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 79,276 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 79,219 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 68,591 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade will need replacing soon

Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,164 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,535 miles

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

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

plasti covers on sills engine cover

Pass 26 Jan 2007 44,145 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted † †plastic covers on sills

Pass 26 Jan 2006 40,147 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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P878 RBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P878 RBH, 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 P878 RBH registered?

P878 RBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P878 RBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P878 RBH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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