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P940 RBH

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,495 mi
Last recorded75,495 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 RBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2016 75,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre is cracked in tread.

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

Offside Front Tyre is cracked in tread.

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,056 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 16 Jul 2015 73,056 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 72,903 miles

Brake pipes are heavily greased preventing full inspection

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 72,059 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 72,059 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,551 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,212 miles

advise exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 68,673 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 67,564 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 66,140 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 63,503 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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P940 RBH 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 75%.

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 P940 RBH, 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 P940 RBH registered?

P940 RBH is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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