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P953 TFL

1997 Opel Omega

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,288 mi
Last recorded187,288 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Opel Omega144,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 TFL
MakeOpel
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 187,288 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2008 177,552 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 177,443 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 159,996 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 144,633 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

How Reliable is the Opel Omega?

Based on 1,115 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,972
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 92
Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 35
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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P953 TFL is a 1997 Opel Omega in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Opel Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 144,633 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Omega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P953 TFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Omega typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Opel Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P953 TFL registered?

P953 TFL is a 1997 Opel Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P953 TFL safe to buy?

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