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R434 HCN

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

89,393 mi
Last recorded89,393 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 HCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 89,393 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 89,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 88,746 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

offside front seat belt pre-tensioner activated

Fail 2 Aug 2010 87,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2009 79,168 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 79,163 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 79,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 4 Aug 2008 74,785 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 74,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 68,805 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 62,039 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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R434 HCN is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R434 HCN, 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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R434 HCN is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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