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R507 WHJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,553 mi
Last recorded129,553 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 WHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 129,553 miles

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

Oil leak

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

headlight aim poor

n.s drop link rubber split

n.s.f tyre bold outer edge

n.s.r tyre bold inner edge

rear arches corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2011 129,553 miles

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

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

headlight aim poor

n.s drop link rubber split

n.s.f tyre bold outer edge

n.s.r tyre bold inner edge

rear arches corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 127,039 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both headlight aim poor

n.s.r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2009 127,034 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both headlight aim poor

n.s.r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2008 122,190 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 122,178 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

damage to nearside front wing

front brake discs corroded on inner

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2007 117,085 miles

both front brake disks are corroded on the inside

both front wishbone front and rear bushes are worn

osr tyre is getting low on tread and is bald on the inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2007 117,085 miles

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

both front brake disks are corroded on the inside

both front wishbone front and rear bushes are worn

osr tyre is getting low on tread and is bald on the inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2006 108,263 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2006 108,263 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

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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R507 WHJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R507 WHJ, 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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R507 WHJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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