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P631 HRB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,567 mi
Last recorded117,567 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 HRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 117,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise both rear wheel arches starting to rust

advise check pads warning on dash

Fail 24 Apr 2013 117,567 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise both rear wheel arches starting to rust

advise check pads warning on dash

Pass 14 Jul 2011 112,325 miles

centre stoplamp deleted

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 14 Jul 2011 112,325 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Jun 2010 106,513 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 106,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 99,809 miles

some wear suspension etc rear tyres worn on edges.signs of corrosion.

Fail 1 May 2009 99,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

some wear suspension etc rear tyres worn on edges.signs of corrosion.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 96,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre tread depth is just above 2mm and is void of tread on the inner edge. Nearside rear tyre is 3mm tread depth.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 84,738 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion to rear wheel arches

misting of oil on pas resevoir top up bottle

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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P631 HRB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver 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 P631 HRB, 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 P631 HRB registered?

P631 HRB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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