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P906 SAF

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

107,411 mi
Last recorded107,411 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP906 SAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 107,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 107,407 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 106,583 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 106,571 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 105,297 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short speaker wires (1.9.2b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 105,250 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits abandoned due to oil leak (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive abandoned due to oil leak (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened snapped (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires speaker wires (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak on to exhaust manifold ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 99,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 99,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 88,992 miles

Both sides rear outer sills starting to corrode and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front exhasut flexi pipe slightly loose

Front wishbone rear busjes perished and splitting but no excessive movement

Offside headlight dip beam image poor

Fail 24 Aug 2015 88,992 miles

Both sides rear outer sills starting to corrode and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front exhasut flexi pipe slightly loose

Front wishbone rear busjes perished and splitting but no excessive movement

Offside headlight dip beam image poor

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 87,159 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded and weak

Front exhaust heat shied loose on down pipe

Nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Slight blow from exhasut manifold gaskets

Fail 11 Aug 2014 87,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded and weak

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

Front exhaust heat shied loose on down pipe

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

Nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Slight blow from exhasut manifold gaskets

Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,630 miles

Both headlight patterns poor

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

Front wishbone bushes slight play

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight blow from exhaust manifold area

Fail 14 Aug 2013 83,630 miles

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

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

Both headlight patterns poor

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

Front wishbone bushes slight play

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight blow from exhaust manifold area

Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,011 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 80,011 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Slight blow from exhasut manifold?

Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,421 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 76,421 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,182 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 70,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 65,166 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 61,595 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 61,595 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 56,467 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,043 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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P906 SAF is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P906 SAF, 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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P906 SAF is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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