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R293 KTL

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,490 mi
Last recorded154,490 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 KTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 154,490 miles

os hand brake requres adjustment

Pass 21 Apr 2009 128,581 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 128,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 123,323 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 120,276 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 11,592 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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R293 KTL is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R293 KTL, 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 R293 KTL registered?

R293 KTL is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R293 KTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R293 KTL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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