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R176 CGT

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,569 mi
Last recorded160,569 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 CGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 160,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 155,093 miles

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 155,903 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 152,573 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

both headlamp patterns no kick up angle

Fail 28 Feb 2011 152,573 miles

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

Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

both headlamp patterns no kick up angle

Pass 6 Mar 2010 149,418 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 146,106 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 146,106 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 144,518 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 139,688 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 139,688 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R176 CGT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R176 CGT, 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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R176 CGT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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