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P901 VNM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,182 mi
Last recorded43,182 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP901 VNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,182 miles

All brake discs corroded

All tyres are perished

Slight exhaust blow at centre section

Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,065 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 33,008 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 33,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,762 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,887 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 30,887 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,061 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 30,061 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,238 miles

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

front discs are pitted on inside

Pass 7 Jun 2010 28,186 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 26,881 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 26,881 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,333 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,827 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 23,812 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,562 miles

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

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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P901 VNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P901 VNM, 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 P901 VNM registered?

P901 VNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 7 June 1997.

Is P901 VNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P901 VNM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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