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R181 OKX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

198,045 mi
Last recorded198,045 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 OKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 198,045 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some corrosion on inner sills and floorpan

some damage to screen

Fail 23 Sep 2013 198,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some corrosion on inner sills and floorpan

some damage to screen

Pass 28 Sep 2012 193,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 193,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

free travel to h/brake

Pass 21 Sep 2011 188,578 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 188,578 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads low & discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 184,167 miles

some corrosion on inner faces of front discs

some corrosion on sills under plastic covers

Pass 24 Sep 2009 181,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

egr pipe split

outer edges of both front disc inner faces corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2009 181,184 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses dull

egr pipe split

n/s inner side lamp out

outer edges of both front disc inner faces corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2008 176,107 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 176,107 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 163,575 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 163,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 144,756 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 144,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2005 126,129 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 126,129 miles

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

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

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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R181 OKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R181 OKX, 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 R181 OKX registered?

R181 OKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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