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P115 OSD

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

63,280 mi
Last recorded63,280 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 OSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 63,280 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 63,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 63,251 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 63,229 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 63,225 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 61,159 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 61,154 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 61,163 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 61,163 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 61,159 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 61,132 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 61,128 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 60,256 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 60,256 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 59,402 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 59,402 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,466 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 57,466 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,924 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 56,920 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,521 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 9 Oct 2012 55,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine missfiring

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,896 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2011 54,896 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2010 52,607 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f ,o/s/f @ n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,398 miles

off/side/front/tyre/worn/inner/edge

Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,164 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,954 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 45,954 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 43,254 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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P115 OSD is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P115 OSD, 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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P115 OSD is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 10 July 1997.

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