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R366 GDS

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,829 mi
Last recorded62,829 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 GDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 62,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 61,403 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system has been repaired with paste (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 61,403 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system has been repaired with paste (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 61,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

tested wet

Pass 4 Jul 2020 60,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

font brake pads low

Pass 15 Jun 2019 60,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front brake pads low

Pass 9 Jun 2018 60,075 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Jun 2017 59,491 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Jun 2016 58,747 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads low

Pass 20 Jun 2015 57,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 57,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Jun 2013 56,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tested wet

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,615 miles

front pads low

Pass 28 May 2011 52,713 miles

Oil leak

cover sills fitted front brake pads low front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 50,859 miles

os & ns lower suspension arm inner forward bushes weak.parking brake travel.front brake pads low.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,198 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads low

Fail 23 Jun 2009 49,191 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads low

Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,799 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Outer sills covered.

Rear exhaust rubber mounting perished.

Vehicle was wet at time of test.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,765 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 45,727 miles

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

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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R366 GDS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R366 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 R366 GDS registered?

R366 GDS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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