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R281 XOH

1998 Opel Omega

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,712 mi
Last recorded212,712 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 XOH
MakeOpel
ModelOmega
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 212,712 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 May 2009 212,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 May 2008 202,875 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 202,875 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 189,654 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 189,653 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2006 175,776 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2006 175,776 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Omega?

Based on 1,115 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,972
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 92
Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 35
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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R281 XOH is a 1998 Opel Omega in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Opel Omega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R281 XOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Omega typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Opel Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R281 XOH registered?

R281 XOH is a 1998 Opel Omega, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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