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P257 EJK

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

139,702 mi
Last recorded139,702 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 EJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 139,702 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 130,494 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 130,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 122,254 miles

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

nail in tyre

Fail 8 May 2006 122,216 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

nail in tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2005 118,610 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hose from p.a.s pump to resevoir damp

n/s/f washer jet blocked

windscreen stonechipped zone a just on 10mm

Fail 9 Aug 2005 118,481 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Cam cover gasket leaking oil

Exhaust blow from exhaust manifold when engine cold.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front lower part of windscreen edge starting to deteriate.

Powersteering pipe from resevoir to pump damp.

Rubber boot split on centre joint of prop-shaft

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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P257 EJK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P257 EJK, 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 P257 EJK registered?

P257 EJK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P257 EJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 EJK shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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