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P61 LVC

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,268 mi
Last recorded107,268 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 LVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 107,268 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 107,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 105,220 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 105,220 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 103,783 miles

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

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 27 Dec 2007 103,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2007 102,503 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 101,385 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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P61 LVC is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P61 LVC, 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 P61 LVC registered?

P61 LVC is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P61 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P61 LVC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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