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R194 RNP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,312 mi
Last recorded196,312 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 RNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 196,312 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 196,301 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 191,231 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 185,386 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 16 Nov 2010 179,219 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

n/s and o/s headlight lenses

Pass 17 Nov 2009 171,287 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 155,854 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 148,095 miles

slight surface corrossion on all brake discs

Pass 12 Aug 2006 144,720 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 144,720 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R194 RNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R194 RNP, 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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R194 RNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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