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P917 TDX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

203,335 mi
Last recorded203,335 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 TDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 203,335 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 203,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 187,112 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 174,398 miles

front brake disc inner surfaces poor.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 174,398 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake disc inner surfaces poor.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 162,536 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 152,582 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 152,582 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 147,245 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 143,625 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 140,343 miles

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

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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P917 TDX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,498cc diesel 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 P917 TDX, 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 P917 TDX registered?

P917 TDX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P917 TDX safe to buy?

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