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R142 VAB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,048 mi
Last recorded169,048 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 VAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 169,048 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 169,048 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot to lever in back plate (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing to floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 166,145 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 165,423 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 161,666 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 153,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 143,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 143,430 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear nearside inner disc's pitting.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 135,608 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 122,563 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 108,693 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 108,693 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 95,288 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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R142 VAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R142 VAB, 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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R142 VAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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