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P878 TVS

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,712 mi
Last recorded95,712 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 TVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 95,712 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and nearside (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and nearside front at front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 95,052 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,825 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 94,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch / outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,383 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NSF + OSF tyres slightly perished on walls

Under body / NSF chassis rail / Rear sills have slight corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,967 miles

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

Underbody / NSF sub frame mount has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2013 93,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

light corrossion to rear inner sills

wipers split on ends

Pass 5 Mar 2012 92,720 miles

General underbody detiorated due to corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2012 92,720 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General underbody detiorated due to corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 91,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Drivers door latch stiff in operation

Front suspension arms slightly corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 91,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 90,790 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 89,775 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 88,376 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 86,933 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 TVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TVS, 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 TVS registered?

P878 TVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P878 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P878 TVS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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