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R169 PNP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,516 mi
Last recorded155,516 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 PNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 155,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 155,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 146,080 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 146,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 141,483 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 160,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 135,580 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 130,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 125,422 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 121,022 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 114,395 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 108,052 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 101,712 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 94,726 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 89,774 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 84,026 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 70,672 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,593 miles

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

front brake discs inner edge worn

front wipers split

Fail 17 Feb 2012 65,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 59,313 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2010 55,910 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 55,037 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 51,863 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 47,610 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 47,610 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R169 PNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 R169 PNP, 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 R169 PNP registered?

R169 PNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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