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R46 ANK

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,654 mi
Last recorded132,654 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 ANK
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 132,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 130,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f seat belt sticking ***

Pass 1 Oct 2010 128,406 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 124,534 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 124,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2006 109,918 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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R46 ANK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R46 ANK, 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 R46 ANK registered?

R46 ANK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R46 ANK safe to buy?

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