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R435 DAB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

227,085 mi
Last recorded227,085 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 DAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2012 227,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 221,548 miles

differential box signs of oil leak

exhaust back box slight blow

front to rear metal brake pipe cossosion

fuel pipe corrosion at rear

offside front metal brake pipe slight corrosion

steering idler showing slight play

unable to inspect sills due to trim

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2010 204,670 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear tyres approaching limits

Near side hand brake cable slightly restricted

Slight play in the near side steering pivot

Fail 13 Jan 2009

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

front brake discs slight wear and corrosion

n/s/front metal brake pipe showing corrosion.

n/s/rear metal brake pipe showing slight corrosion.

Pass 13 Jan 2009

front brake discs slight wear and corrosion

n/s/front metal brake pipe showing corrosion.

n/s/rear metal brake pipe showing slight corrosion.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 160,035 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 160,035 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 146,839 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 146,839 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 129,363 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 129,358 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corrdded

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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R435 DAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R435 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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R435 DAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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