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P856 PNK

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,168 mi
Last recorded197,168 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 PNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2011 197,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 183,795 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 168,825 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 156,110 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 144,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 131,988 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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P856 PNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P856 PNK, 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 P856 PNK registered?

P856 PNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P856 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P856 PNK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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