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R345 GWT

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,080 mi
Last recorded129,080 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 GWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 129,080 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner behind sun visor small crack (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' towards bottom of screen not affecting forward vision (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 126,280 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 126,262 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 126,049 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 121,852 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 118,668 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 115,350 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 110,498 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 105,713 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 101,365 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

nearside front tyre bald on both edges

offslde front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2008 96,891 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 96,891 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 89,833 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 87,521 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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R345 GWT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R345 GWT, 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 R345 GWT registered?

R345 GWT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R345 GWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R345 GWT shows 14 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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