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P258 NVV

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,980 mi
Last recorded143,980 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 143,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 138,616 miles

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

both front tyres wareing low on edges

Fail 3 Jan 2013 138,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wareing low on edges

Fail 1 Nov 2012 138,611 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front indicators discolouring

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both rear inner sills corroding

major oil leak

nearside front fog lamp damage

offside rear lamp crack, full of water and indicator discolouring

Pass 8 Sep 2011 134,572 miles

both front indicator discolouring

nearside front steering idler arm play

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2011 134,568 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front indicator discolouring

nearside front steering idler arm play

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 132,436 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 132,429 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine smokey

Fail 2 Jun 2009 129,735 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 129,735 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2008 124,533 miles

tracking recommended

Fail 27 May 2008 124,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

tracking recommended

Pass 1 Jun 2007 116,966 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 96,438 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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P258 NVV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P258 NVV, 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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P258 NVV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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