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R232 RKU

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,258 mi
Last recorded171,258 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 RKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 171,258 miles

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)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 170,096 miles

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.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 170,096 miles

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.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 168,721 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

some external body corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2007 167,426 miles

White smoke from exhaust

Fail 19 Nov 2007 167,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

White smoke from exhaust

Pass 22 Nov 2006 165,789 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 165,789 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 162,641 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 162,641 miles

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.

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 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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