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R270 LKN

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,049 mi
Last recorded121,049 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 LKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 121,049 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 116,664 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 113,949 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 110,455 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 110,450 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 107,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 107,078 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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R270 LKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R270 LKN, 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 R270 LKN registered?

R270 LKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R270 LKN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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