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P255 HOV

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

203,616 mi
Last recorded203,616 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 HOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 203,616 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 201,607 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 194,328 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 193,913 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 185,558 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 174,732 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 174,732 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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P255 HOV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P255 HOV, 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 P255 HOV registered?

P255 HOV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P255 HOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 HOV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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