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P290 JRJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,099 mi
Last recorded103,099 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 JRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2007 103,099 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s o/s headlamps light output lower than normal

Fail 31 Oct 2007 103,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s o/s headlamps light output lower than normal

Pass 2 Nov 2006 99,640 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 94,650 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 94,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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P290 JRJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc 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 P290 JRJ, 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 P290 JRJ registered?

P290 JRJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P290 JRJ 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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