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R130 DGS

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,649 mi
Last recorded172,649 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 DGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 172,649 miles

Bad engine oil leaks.

Bonnet release missing.

Corrosion around N/S/R wheel arch.

Corrosion to centre of O/S inner sill.

Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.

Damage to both exhaust centre section boxes.

Front brake discs corroded and worn.

Front shock absorbers weak.

O/S/F washer jet poor in opperation.

Rear subframe bushes worn.

Slight exhaust blow at rear section joint.

Slight play in O/S/F suspension lower wishbone front bush.

one bulb in O/S/R side light inop.

Fail 8 Nov 2007 172,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Bad engine oil leaks.

Bonnet release missing.

Corrosion around N/S/R wheel arch.

Corrosion to centre of O/S inner sill.

Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.

Damage to both exhaust centre section boxes.

Front brake discs corroded and worn.

Front shock absorbers weak.

O/S/F washer jet poor in opperation.

Rear subframe bushes worn.

Slight exhaust blow at rear section joint.

Slight play in O/S/F suspension lower wishbone front bush.

one bulb in O/S/R side light inop.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 165,373 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 165,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f indicator pale in colour.

o/s/r tyre worn to the legal limmit.

play in n/s steering idler.

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll-bar drop-link.

slight play in o/s/f suspension top mounting.

Pass 2 Nov 2005 157,461 miles

slight play in n/s sterring idler

Fail 28 Oct 2005 157,415 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

n/s headlamp dim

n/s/f indicator pale

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/r tyre centre tread wearing low

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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R130 DGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R130 DGS, 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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R130 DGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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