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P926 HBL

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,523 mi
Last recorded91,523 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP926 HBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 91,523 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 88,156 miles

damage to front screen noted in nearside front corner not in drivers view

front number plate damaged

Fail 13 May 2011 88,156 miles

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

damage to front screen noted in nearside front corner not in drivers view

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2010 82,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 82,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,375 miles

front number plate slight damage

Fail 6 Apr 2009 78,375 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges may need wheel alignment check

front number plate slight damage

Pass 2 Apr 2008 71,532 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 62,748 miles

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

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

signs of rusting on front brake discs

some front brake imbalance recorded

Fail 27 Apr 2007 62,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

signs of rusting etc on front brake discs

some front brake imbalance recorded

Pass 3 May 2006 59,453 miles

centre exhaust pipes rubbing together (knocking)

cuts on both side walls of offside rear tyrenot down to cords

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 3 May 2006 59,453 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust pipes rubbing together (knocking)

cuts on both side walls of offside rear tyrenot down to cords

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

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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P926 HBL is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P926 HBL, 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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P926 HBL is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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