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R167 WJW

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,410 mi
Last recorded143,410 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 WJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 143,410 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 140,189 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 140,189 miles

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2013 136,386 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 132,296 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 132,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2011 128,181 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 124,677 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 119,503 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 113,915 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 109,797 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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R167 WJW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R167 WJW, 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 R167 WJW registered?

R167 WJW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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