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861 SDV

2000 Opel Omega

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

72,505 mi
Last recorded72,505 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Opel Omega88,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration861 SDV
MakeOpel
ModelOmega
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 72,505 miles

Corrosion on front suspension arms

Fail 15 Sep 2025 72,496 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Blow on exhaust at joint

Corrosion on front suspension arms

Pass 16 Sep 2024 70,890 miles

Corrosion on front suspension arms

Plastic trims on outer sills

Rear brake dragging at o/s

Pass 20 Sep 2023 69,024 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 68,967 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing near spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,527 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 66,301 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 64,155 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 64,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section near subframe mount 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 63,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section near subframe mount (2 places) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wing/box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 61,708 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 61,686 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch<iuh (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wheel arch /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 58,633 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 52,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 44,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 38,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 38,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,926 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,658 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 33,657 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,144 miles

REAR BRAKES CORRODED.

Fail 8 Mar 2012 33,144 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

REAR BRAKES CORRODED.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,087 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,279 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,726 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,283 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 23,861 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2006 23,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Opel Omega?

Based on 1,115 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,972
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 92
Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 35
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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861 SDV is a 2000 Opel Omega in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2000 Opel Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 88,801 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 Opel Omega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 861 SDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Omega typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Opel Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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861 SDV is a 2000 Opel Omega, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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