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R432 FKX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,016 mi
Last recorded161,016 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 FKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2008 161,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise child seat fitted to offside rear seat unable to fully inspect seatbelt

advise nearside rear park brake down on offside may require attension soon

advise nearside rear wheel arch corroding no sharp edges or projections at present

advise oil leak on engine leaking onto exhaust

advise sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 18 Oct 2008 161,016 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)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise child seat fitted to offside rear seat unable to fully inspect seatbelt

advise nearside rear park brake down on offside may require attension soon

advise nearside rear wheel arch corroding no sharp edges or projections at present

advise oil leak on engine leaking onto exhaust

advise sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 1 Oct 2007 154,168 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 150,681 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 146,145 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2005 144,566 miles

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

noise from cam belt area.

stone chip in screen.

breather hose blocked and split.

engine mis-fire at 2500/to 3000 revs.

exhaust manufold slightly blowing.

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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R432 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R432 FKX, 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 R432 FKX registered?

R432 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R432 FKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R432 FKX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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