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R366 WBM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,730 mi
Last recorded107,730 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 WBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 107,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 102,837 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

underside of vehicle has corossion

Pass 31 Jul 2015 98,626 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre bald on inside edge

rear no. plate deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2015 98,626 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

o/s/r tyre bald on inside edge

rear no. plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 94,460 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Aug 2014 94,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Aug 2013 90,207 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corrodede on innerfaces

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear diff oil leak

rear number plate worn but readable

uneven wear to outer rear brake pads (nearside rear very low)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 90,142 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs corrodede on innerfaces

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear diff oil leak

rear number plate worn but readable

uneven wear to outer rear brake pads (nearside rear very low)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 84,820 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2012 84,801 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,584 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,663 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 58,414 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,507 miles

front tyres worn badly on inner edges

front wish bone bushs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 28,259 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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R366 WBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WBM, 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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R366 WBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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