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R193 GHS

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,139 mi
Last recorded80,139 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 GHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 80,139 miles

near side parking brake application slow

steering feels heavy

Fail 6 Feb 2021 80,139 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

near side parking brake application slow

steering feels heavy

Pass 15 Feb 2020 78,429 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 77,069 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 77,067 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both number plates incorrectly spaced. (0.1 (d))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 74,989 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play steering idler

Fail 5 Jul 2016 72,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

play steering idler

Pass 21 Jan 2015 70,538 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,250 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,233 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 69,205 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,741 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 67,478 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 63,461 miles

nearside front tyre inside shoulder showing wear

Fail 20 Sep 2007 63,461 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre inside shoulder showing wear

Pass 4 Oct 2006 59,740 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 52,945 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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R193 GHS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R193 GHS, 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 R193 GHS registered?

R193 GHS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R193 GHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R193 GHS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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