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R35 HDV

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,665 mi
Last recorded102,665 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 HDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 102,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

wiper s/w poor

Fail 8 Jan 2013 102,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper s/w poor

Pass 11 Jan 2012 98,129 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 98,119 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 92,675 miles

both front wishbone front bushes partially worn and soft

one of offside washer jets not working

Fail 12 Jan 2011 92,675 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both front wishbone front bushes partially worn and soft

one of offside washer jets not working

Pass 13 Jan 2010 87,651 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all both front wishbone front and rear bushes starting to deteriorate

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

nearside exhaust downpipe heatshield starting to corrode and is loose

nearside rear tyre wearing down to 1.6mm on raised edge tread section

no reverse lights

offside handbrake noisey

one of offside front washer jets not working

slight oil leak from power steering reservoir/ pipe area

slight wear in nearside steering idler

tailpipe mount clip missing

Fail 6 Jan 2010 87,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all both front wishbone front and rear bushes starting to deteriorate

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

nearside exhaust downpipe heatshield starting to corrode and is loose

nearside rear tyre wearing down to 1.6mm on raised edge tread section

no reverse lights

offside handbrake noisey

one of offside front washer jets not working

slight oil leak from power steering reservoir/ pipe area

slight wear in nearside steering idler

tailpipe mount clip missing

Pass 7 Jan 2009 83,868 miles

coolant warning light illuminated

front wiper blades split

nearside front outer heatshield starting to corrode and detach slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2008 79,089 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 74,991 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 70,054 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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R35 HDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R35 HDV, 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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R35 HDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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