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R29 GWV

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,397 mi
Last recorded61,397 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 GWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2006 61,397 miles

BOTH CENTRE EXHAUST SYSTEM BOXES BAFFLES LOOSE AHD RATTLING BADLY

FRONT DISC WORN ON INNER EDGES

N/S/R THRYE PERISHED

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2006 61,394 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

BOTH CENTRE EXSHAUST SYSTEM BOXES BAFFELS LOOSE AND RATTLING BADLY

FRONT DISC WORN ON INNER EDGES

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R tyre pesished

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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R29 GWV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R29 GWV, 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 R29 GWV registered?

R29 GWV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R29 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 GWV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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