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R196 DDX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,079 mi
Last recorded131,079 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 DDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2008 131,079 miles

1/o/s/f seat belt damaged

2/handbrake travel high

3/no kick off on n/s head lamp

4/o/s/ handbrake spring broken

5/rear steel brake pipes corroded

6/front brakes worn

7/engine management light on

8/oil leaks

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 131,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

1/o/s/f seat belt damaged

2/handbrake travel high

3/no kick off on n/s head lamp

4/o/s/ handbrake spring broken

5/rear steel brake pipes corroded

6/front brakes worn

7/engine management light on

8/oil leaks

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 122,813 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 122,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine managment light on

Pass 22 Feb 2006 112,978 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 112,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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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R196 DDX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R196 DDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R196 DDX registered?

R196 DDX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R196 DDX safe to buy?

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