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R398 TBP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,943 mi
Last recorded95,943 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 TBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 95,943 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 95,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 87,370 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 80,319 miles

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

front discs corroded on inner face

handbrake return springs seized

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and small cracks in tread

Fail 18 Sep 2007 80,319 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded on inner edge

handbrake return springs seized

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and cracks in tread

Pass 13 Sep 2006 78,781 miles

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

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

both front brake flexi ferrules are corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2005 76,867 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 76,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

FRONT REG PLATE

N/S TYRES CRACKING

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R398 TBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R398 TBP, 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 R398 TBP registered?

R398 TBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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