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R364 GDS

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,793 mi
Last recorded97,793 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 GDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 97,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 97,731 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 97,455 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 97,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 96,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 93,030 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 91,515 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 91,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,195 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jun 2013 88,583 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 87,154 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 87,153 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 85,892 miles

Engine is leaking oil.

Nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limits.

Radiator is leaking coolant ( possibly a hose joint )

Some play / movement in both front suspension strut upper mountings.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 85,886 miles

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

Engine is leaking oil.

Nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limits.

Radiator is leaking coolant ( possibly a hose joint )

Some play / movement in both front suspension strut upper mountings.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,948 miles

n/s front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,724 miles

off side rear reflector cracked/damaged slightly,

Fail 18 Mar 2009 74,724 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

off side rear reflector cracked/damaged slightly,

Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,773 miles

both front indicators faded to the limit.

off side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread.

windscreen washers weak

Fail 26 Mar 2008 68,773 miles

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

both front indicators faded to the limit.

off side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread.

off side rear tyre worn low on inner edge off traed near limit

windscreen washers weak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,620 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 59,290 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

The High Baem Stalk sometimes sticks on?

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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R364 GDS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R364 GDS, 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 R364 GDS registered?

R364 GDS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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