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P691 MDB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,717 mi
Last recorded80,717 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 MDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 80,717 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 77,321 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 77,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly seated (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 68,644 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 68,554 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 65,889 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 65,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 65,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 65,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,634 miles

Nearside wiper deteriorating

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,609 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,468 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,396 miles

slight bulge n/s/f tyre

slight roughness o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,358 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 65,204 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 63,738 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2010 63,691 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 63,674 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 63,614 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P691 MDB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P691 MDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P691 MDB registered?

P691 MDB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P691 MDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P691 MDB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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