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P461 GTO

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,659 mi
Last recorded170,659 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 GTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 170,659 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 170,659 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

both front wishbones poor cond

front pads low

steering box mount corr

Pass 12 Jul 2010 168,091 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs are slightly worn/pitted!!!

Fail 8 Jul 2010 168,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs are slightly worn/pitted!!!

Pass 11 Jul 2009 162,530 miles

drivers side washer jet is partially blocked!

nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on outer edge!

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2009 162,481 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

drivers side washer jet is partially blocked!

nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on outer edge!

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 152,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 137,469 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 118,919 miles

front discs rusty and worn.

front screen chipped.

oil leak not identified n/s/f chassis.

pin hole exhaust and system rusty.

shocks front and rear soft.

vehicle has had previous repairs to n/s/f.

Fail 6 Apr 2006 118,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leek front n/s chassis not identified.

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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P461 GTO is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P461 GTO, 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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P461 GTO is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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