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P262 SLG

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,787 mi
Last recorded146,787 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 SLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 146,787 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 146,785 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 141,442 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 141,441 miles

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

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

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED O/S N/S FRONT AND O/S N/S REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 136,632 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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P262 SLG is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P262 SLG, 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 P262 SLG registered?

P262 SLG is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 2 July 1997.

Is P262 SLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P262 SLG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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