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R336 BKW

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,681 mi
Last recorded110,681 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 BKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 110,681 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2012 110,650 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery unit insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2010 108,451 miles

OSR brake pipe covered in grease, not allowing for full inspection

diff leaking oil

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

rear inner sills on both sides corroded, but not considered to be excessive

Pass 31 Jul 2009 106,555 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 101,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 96,501 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 89,569 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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R336 BKW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R336 BKW, 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 R336 BKW registered?

R336 BKW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 23 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R336 BKW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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