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P951 RPP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

214,050 mi
Last recorded214,050 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 RPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 214,050 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 213,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 212,045 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 210,696 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 209,279 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 209,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 207,635 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 206,631 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 206,621 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 203,682 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 200,300 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 196,510 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 191,658 miles

os head light beam pattern weak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 185,541 miles

both rear tyre treads low inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 178,806 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 171,725 miles

Nearside Drag link end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 163,245 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 152,617 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 143,348 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 133,723 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 133,711 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 124,532 miles

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 22 Jan 2007 114,415 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 101,778 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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P951 RPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P951 RPP, 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 P951 RPP registered?

P951 RPP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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