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P312 RVS

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

174,616 mi
Last recorded174,616 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 RVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 174,616 miles

advise both front headlamps

advise front brake disc

advise front brake pads

Fail 27 Mar 2012 174,616 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise both front headlamps

advise front brake disc

advise front brake pads

Pass 30 Mar 2011 171,467 miles

advise both front headlamp fade

advise front brake pads and disc

Fail 30 Mar 2011 171,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

advise both front headlamp fade

advise front brake pads and disc

Pass 29 Mar 2010 168,762 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 168,001 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 168,001 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 167,005 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 167,005 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 164,940 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 162,857 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P312 RVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P312 RVS, 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 P312 RVS registered?

P312 RVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P312 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P312 RVS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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