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P965 EFC

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,194 mi
Last recorded105,194 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 EFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2007 105,194 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2006 92,954 miles

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

O/S/R hand brake cable return spring weak

battery insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f steering idler has play in

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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P965 EFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P965 EFC, 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 P965 EFC registered?

P965 EFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P965 EFC safe to buy?

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