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P894 BDG

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

251,021 mi
Last recorded251,021 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP894 BDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 251,021 miles

Oil leak

body sill covers fitted

drivers seat belt

emissions

Pass 8 Jun 2009 234,064 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 233,720 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

tow bar wiring socket insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2009 218,827 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak at gear box

Fail 28 Jan 2009 218,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

power steering resovoir damp

slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 6 Jun 2008 196,754 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 185,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 185,153 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 156,931 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 115,308 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 110,337 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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P894 BDG is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P894 BDG, 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 P894 BDG registered?

P894 BDG is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P894 BDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P894 BDG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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