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R461 WKX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,258 mi
Last recorded146,258 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 WKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 146,258 miles

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

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

osf wing damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2011 146,257 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf wing damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2010 137,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 127,834 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 117,515 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 117,515 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 107,974 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 107,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 102,006 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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R461 WKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R461 WKX, 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 R461 WKX registered?

R461 WKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R461 WKX shows 9 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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