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R317 MDA

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,094 mi
Last recorded134,094 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 MDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 134,094 miles

Battery insecure

EML Light on

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 11 Oct 2011 134,094 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

EML Light on

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 13 Oct 2010 130,616 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 130,588 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Battery insecure

EML AND AIDBAG Light on

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 2 Oct 2009 127,147 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 122,676 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

airbag light on

front number plate damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2008 122,676 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

airbag light on

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2007 117,326 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 117,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2006 113,032 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 113,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bad engine oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2005 108,968 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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R317 MDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R317 MDA, 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 R317 MDA registered?

R317 MDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R317 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 MDA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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