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R467 TWB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,729 mi
Last recorded138,729 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR467 TWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 138,729 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 134,113 miles

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

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/front tyre cracking slightly on outter side wall

Pass 25 Mar 2009 130,709 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 130,708 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 129,472 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 129,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 126,273 miles

slight wear in nearside front steering idler

Fail 22 May 2006 126,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R467 TWB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc 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 R467 TWB, 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 R467 TWB registered?

R467 TWB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R467 TWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R467 TWB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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