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R165 DGS

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,761 mi
Last recorded79,761 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 DGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 79,761 miles

n/s wiper poor condition

outersill covers fitted preventing full inspection

rattle from n/s cat

Pass 18 Nov 2008 74,682 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion forming on rear brake pipes above rear axle

Pass 22 Nov 2007 70,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

dampness on p.a.s resovoir and pipes

driveshaft gaitors perishing

front brake discs inner surfaces rusty condition

o/s/r tyre worn low on tread

oil leak engine

wipers juddering slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2006 64,370 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 64,370 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R165 DGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R165 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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What year was R165 DGS registered?

R165 DGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R165 DGS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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