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P252 MDA

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,927 mi
Last recorded167,927 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 MDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 167,927 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 167,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 149,463 miles

rear suspension bushes in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2005 130,811 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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P252 MDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P252 MDA, 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 P252 MDA registered?

P252 MDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P252 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 MDA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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