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R195 DBA

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,200 mi
Last recorded103,200 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 DBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 103,200 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 97,844 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 97,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 93,380 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 93,380 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

return spring missing n/s/r handbrake lever

Pass 1 Sep 2006 88,738 miles

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

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

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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R195 DBA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R195 DBA, 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 R195 DBA registered?

R195 DBA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R195 DBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R195 DBA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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