MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,091 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure
Offside headlamp pattern becoming poor
Offside rear handbrake lever return spring broken
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
Offside headlamp pattern becoming poor
Offside rear handbrake lever return spring broken
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advsie front screen cracked
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advsie front screen cracked
Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
general body corrosion
slight underside corrosion
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
CO Level High @ 0.17% On Fast Idle. Exhaust Downpipe Heat Shield Corroded. Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner & Outer Edges. Rear Bumper Trim Slightly Damaged.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
CO Level High @ 0.17% On Fast Idle. Exhaust Downpipe Heat Shield Corroded. Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner & Outer Edges. Rear Bumper Trim Slightly Damaged.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
As Per VT32/542657846094
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust Emissions CO Level High @ 0.16% On Engine Natural Idle Speed, Offside Front Door Panel Corroded, Exhaust Front Down Pipe Heat Shield Corroded & Insecure.
Front Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn, Parking Brake Lever Has Long Travel,Parking Brake Squeal In Opperation.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R298 JWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R298 JWR, 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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R298 JWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 6 August 1997.
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