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P253 RMJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,459 mi
Last recorded101,459 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 RMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2007 101,459 miles

play in n/s steering idler

Fail 18 Apr 2007 101,400 miles

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

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

play in nearside steering idler bush.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 95,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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P253 RMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P253 RMJ, 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 P253 RMJ registered?

P253 RMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P253 RMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P253 RMJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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