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R138 MWP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,864 mi
Last recorded105,864 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 MWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 105,864 miles

Rear brake pads - worn low

Pass 25 Feb 2025 98,304 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 88,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 80,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering idler bushes badly worn .

Fail 3 Feb 2023 80,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering idler bushes badly worn .

Pass 26 Jan 2022 75,118 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,627 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 70,451 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 70,043 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,621 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 65,621 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded End of Sill Inner Wheel Arch (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 61,748 miles

nearside front steering idler arm has slight play in bush

Fail 4 Feb 2017 61,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front steering idler arm has slight play in bush

nearside wiper blade split

power steering fluid level on minimum

vacume leak from engine vacume pipe connection

Pass 10 Nov 2015 56,879 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,366 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,856 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 49,730 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 48,533 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 47,328 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 47,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,758 miles

both rear tyres outer wall perishing.

n/s/f shock starting to weep.

o/s/f brake reading lower than n/s. REQUIRES ATTENTION.

o/s/f outer tyre wall perishing.

o/s/r exhaust rubber mount missing.

oil leak to underbody. REQUIRES ATTENTION.

Fail 19 Oct 2009 45,726 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres outer wall perishing.

n/s/f shock starting to weep.

o/s/f brake reading lower than n/s. REQUIRES ATTENTION.

o/s/f outer tyre wall perishing.

o/s/r exhaust rubber mount missing.

oil leak to underbody. REQUIRES ATTENTION.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,181 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 42,439 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,809 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 38,356 miles

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

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

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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R138 MWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R138 MWP, 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 R138 MWP registered?

R138 MWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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