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P455 SGS

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,501 mi
Last recorded106,501 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 SGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 106,501 miles

corrosion appearing on both rear metal brake pipes

Pass 3 Oct 2007 100,714 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 100,609 miles

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

Front and rear number plates de-laminating

Nearside front tyre mis-shapen

Parking brake only has minimal reserve travel

Rear suspension coil spring don't appear to be matched pair ?

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 95,213 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 95,199 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 89,398 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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P455 SGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P455 SGS, 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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How do I check the history of P455 SGS?

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What year was P455 SGS registered?

P455 SGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P455 SGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P455 SGS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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