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P258 DCN

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,371 mi
Last recorded131,371 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 DCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 131,371 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 124,185 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 124,185 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bottom arm bush's slightly split

chip on windscreen

engine oil leak

most brake pipes started to corrode

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/r spring assister missing

oil leak from rear diff

rear wiper split

slight front brake judder recorded

Pass 15 Feb 2006 11,745 miles

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

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

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

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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P258 DCN is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue 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 P258 DCN, 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 P258 DCN registered?

P258 DCN is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P258 DCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P258 DCN 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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