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P258 URO

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,685 mi
Last recorded113,685 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 URO
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2011 113,685 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 113,685 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 99,405 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 99,405 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 98,306 miles

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

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

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2008 98,306 miles

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

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2007 96,238 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

o/s rear handbrake recording little effort

oil leaks from engine area

Fail 14 Feb 2007 96,197 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

n/s rear brake disc corroded

n/s rear tyre on 1.6mm

oil leaks from engine area

Pass 11 Feb 2006 92,286 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 92,264 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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 URO is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 URO, 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 URO is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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