MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear shock absorbers covers detached
n/s front fog light not working
o/s rear door bottom edge corroded
some corrosion on o/s sill (underside)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front spot light inoprative.
Nearside rear wheel arch starting. to corrode.
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside sill to floor showing signs of corrosion. however vehicle is doubled skined in that area.
Slight misting of oil around clip on powers sreering resivoir.
Top radiator hose fouling secondary throtle linkage.
Nearside front spot light inoprative.
Nearside rear wheel arch starting. to corrode.
Offside sill to floor showing signs of corrosion. however vehicle is doubled skined in that area.
Slight misting of oil around clip on powers sreering resivoir.
Top radiator hose fouling secondary throtle linkage.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
some external body corrosion
White smoke from exhaust
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
White smoke from exhaust
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?
Based on 680,295 MOT tests across 93,349 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R232 RKU is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 RKU, 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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R232 RKU is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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