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P955 VNM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,099 mi
Last recorded209,099 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 VNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 209,099 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 206,009 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 201,575 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 201,575 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 195,703 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 188,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P955 VNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P955 VNM, 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 P955 VNM registered?

P955 VNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P955 VNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P955 VNM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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