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P281 OVX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,651 mi
Last recorded117,651 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 OVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 117,651 miles

coolant and oil warning lamps on

coolant leaking

nearside and offside front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2012 117,645 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coolant and oil warning lamps on

coolant leaking

nearside and offside front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 105,058 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear number plates

Fail 26 May 2011 105,058 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear number plates

Pass 9 Jun 2010 97,426 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside front tyres inner edges bald

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 10 Jun 2009 89,858 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 89,858 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 86,757 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 85,683 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 85,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 83,645 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubber mounts perished

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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P281 OVX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P281 OVX, 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 P281 OVX registered?

P281 OVX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P281 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 OVX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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