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R508 OKX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Orange Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,719 mi
Last recorded138,719 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 OKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 138,719 miles

All brake disc are pitted .(due to standing)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Plastic over sills fitted.

Rear Slight corrosion to rear doors

Slight mistting to headlamps

Slight play in steering linkage.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 138,154 miles

Blue/black smoke on initial acceleration

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to rear sills

Fail 6 Mar 2012 138,154 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Blue/black smoke on initial acceleration

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to rear sills

Pass 2 Feb 2011 135,160 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f tyre soft

slight corrosion to rear shockers and covers inscure

slight corrosion to rear subframe

slight damage to o/s/f disc cover

Fail 29 Jan 2011 135,156 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage to o/s/f disc cover

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f tyre soft

slight corrosion to rear shockers and covers inscure

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 6 Oct 2005 120,058 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 120,058 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R508 OKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Orange with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R508 OKX, 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 R508 OKX registered?

R508 OKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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