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P522 VGS

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,219 mi
Last recorded178,219 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 VGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 178,219 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 177,400 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 177,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2015 176,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 175,497 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 174,595 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 173,595 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 172,531 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 170,961 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 170,961 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 169,624 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 168,586 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 167,308 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 167,308 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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P522 VGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P522 VGS, 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 P522 VGS registered?

P522 VGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P522 VGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 VGS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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