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P631 ODB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,934 mi
Last recorded161,934 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 ODB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 161,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 159,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 157,215 miles

Front onearside rear wheel archis very corroded but prescribed area is coveed by plastic shield and cannot tell if prescribed area is excessively corroded, certainly would not affect suspension support

Lot of engine oil leaking

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

Outer skin of Offside centre silencer is vibrating

Petrol filler cap cover broken but seal ok

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

There is quite a loud clonk in steering box when rotated lock to lock but no free play

Fail 4 Jun 2010 157,134 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front onearside rear wheel archis very corroded but prescribed area is coveed by plastic shield and cannot tell if prescribed area is excessively corroded, certainly would not affect suspension support

Lot of engine oil leaking

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

Outer skin of Offside centre silencer is vibrating

Petrol filler cap cover broken but seal ok

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

There is quite a loud clonk in steering box when rotated lock to lock but no free play

Pass 6 May 2009 154,282 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

auxillary drive belt perished.

both front brake discs corroded on insides.

both outer dash alumination bulbs not working.

engine + brake pad warning lights on.

light scratches in windscreen.

o/s/f door check strap broken.

o/s/r light lens filled with water.

spare tyre tread depth 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

various light corrosion around bodywork.

various light underbody corrosion.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 154,281 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

air leak in inlet manifold area.

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

auxillary drive belt perished.

both front brake discs corroded on insides.

both outer dash alumination bulbs not working.

engine + brake pad warning lights on.

engine wet with oil + coolant leak from rear end near bulkhead.

light scratches in windscreen.

o/s/f door check strap broken.

o/s/r light lens filled with water.

spare tyre tread depth 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

various light corrosion around bodywork.

various light underbody corrosion.

very slight exhaust leak from o/s manifold area.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 146,529 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 145,947 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 137,429 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 137,287 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 125,944 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 125,944 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 ODB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol 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 P631 ODB, 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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P631 ODB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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