MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,961 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak from engine
Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak from engine
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
near side rear outer door trim missing
Battery insecure
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Battery insecure
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?
Based on 680,295 MOT tests across 93,349 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R162 VAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 R162 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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What year was R162 VAB registered?
R162 VAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R162 VAB safe to buy?
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