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R232 GCL

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,218 mi
Last recorded136,218 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 GCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 136,218 miles

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2014 131,674 miles

n/s/r shock absorber needs attention soon

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Apr 2014 131,643 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

headlights deteriorated

n/s/r shock absorber cover insecure

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2013 126,792 miles

headlights deteriorated

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Apr 2013 126,780 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

headlights deteriorated

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2012 120,780 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 120,780 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 114,286 miles

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

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Apr 2011 114,265 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

n/s/r shock absorber cover insecure

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2010 108,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 108,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 102,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 102,049 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 95,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s outer track rod end boot split

Pass 20 Apr 2007 88,438 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2006 83,571 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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R232 GCL is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R232 GCL, 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 R232 GCL registered?

R232 GCL is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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