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P963 DUD

1997 Opel Omega

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,828 mi
Last recorded193,828 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Opel Omega144,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 DUD
MakeOpel
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 193,828 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 189,055 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 189,000 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 182,587 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 177,366 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 169,789 miles

front brake discs worn & corroded (inboard)

front brake pads low

front brake pipes corroded

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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P963 DUD is a 1997 Opel Omega in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P963 DUD, 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 P963 DUD registered?

P963 DUD is a 1997 Opel Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P963 DUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P963 DUD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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