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P953 UMJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,244 mi
Last recorded140,244 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 UMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2007 140,244 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 140,243 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

195/65/15 X4

LIGHT MISTING P.A.S SYSTEM-PODOT

NSR PB LOWER READING THAT OSR!!

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 19 Jul 2006 126,263 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 126,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both outer sills covered plastic covers

both rear metal brake pipes nsr & osr surface corrosion

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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P953 UMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P953 UMJ, 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 P953 UMJ registered?

P953 UMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P953 UMJ safe to buy?

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