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M20 DRR

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,275 mi
Last recorded87,275 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 DRR
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 87,275 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 85,220 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)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 85,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 83,553 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 83,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 81,646 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

steering box weaping

Fail 22 Feb 2013 81,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

steering box weaping

Pass 10 Feb 2012 80,125 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 80,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 78,887 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 77,352 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 76,309 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 76,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 74,120 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 70,463 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 64,727 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 64,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M20 DRR is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 M20 DRR, 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 M20 DRR registered?

M20 DRR is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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The MOT history for M20 DRR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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