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P981 WAB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,447 mi
Last recorded109,447 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 WAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 109,447 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 101,399 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 91,971 miles

handbrake travel

heavy engine oil leak from intercooler

nearside wiper split at end

offside and nearside front indicators faded

offside front nearside front and rear tyres below 1.6mm on edges

Fail 8 Apr 2009 91,971 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake travel

heavy engine oil leak from intercooler

nearside wiper split at end

offside and nearside front indicators faded

offside front nearside front and rear tyres below 1.6mm on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2008 84,108 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 84,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front shockers weak on bounce

both front wish bone front bushes worn and split

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces

nearside wiper blade split at end

Pass 12 Apr 2007 75,757 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 69,900 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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P981 WAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P981 WAB, 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 P981 WAB registered?

P981 WAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P981 WAB safe to buy?

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