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R372 DAB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,942 mi
Last recorded72,942 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 DAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2016 72,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill , next to rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis leg, next to lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis leg, next to lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill opposite steering box (2.2.C.1h)

coolant dripping off bottom of engine

flat battery

front discs rusty

nearside rear indicator faded

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,272 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,242 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 71,241 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,230 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 70,230 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,559 miles

rusty inner edges front discs

surface rust front chassis legs

surface rust rear inner sills

Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,837 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,965 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2009 59,580 miles

inner edges starting to wear on front tyres

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

surface rust rear brake pipes

Fail 8 Oct 2008 56,459 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 56,459 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 53,912 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Pass 12 Oct 2006 49,781 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 49,781 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R372 DAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R372 DAB, 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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R372 DAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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