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R125 DMV

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,707 mi
Last recorded83,707 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 DMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 83,707 miles

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 82,247 miles

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 82,247 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 80,987 miles

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 79,837 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 77,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 74,235 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,950 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 69,475 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 67,153 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,537 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 65,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,130 miles

slight play in both front inner lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2010 61,931 miles

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

both front inner wishbone bushes deteriating

Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,199 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 61,199 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 58,321 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 53,786 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 53,784 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 49,368 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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R125 DMV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R125 DMV, 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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R125 DMV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R125 DMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 DMV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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