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R252 PNP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

144,377 mi
Last recorded144,377 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 PNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2011 144,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 141,019 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 141,019 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 139,346 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 139,346 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 132,219 miles

both front tyres worn on inside shoulders

n/side front roll bar link worn

o/s/f track rod end worn

Fail 6 Dec 2007 132,219 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inside shoulders

n/side front roll bar link worn

o/s/f track rod end worn

Pass 26 Oct 2006 128,383 miles

minor leak at exhaust front flexy

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulder

Fail 18 Oct 2006 128,368 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 19 Oct 2005 121,094 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 121,094 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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R252 PNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R252 PNP, 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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R252 PNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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