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R510 WKX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,654 mi
Last recorded168,654 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 WKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 168,654 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition

Pass 16 Aug 2008 160,089 miles

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

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

Oil leak

dry and slightly rusty on chassis,body fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning andwax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition

hand brake slight adjustment

Pass 22 Aug 2007 151,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres worn on inner edges and nsf low

Pass 7 Oct 2005 133,928 miles

1. surface corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe and front brake pipoes †2. front lower arms bushes splitting †3. brake pedal spongey

Fail 29 Sep 2005 133,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

1. surface corrosion of nearside rear brake pipe and front brake pipes. †2. front bottom arm bushes splitting. †3. brake pedal spongey.

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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R510 WKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R510 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 R510 WKX registered?

R510 WKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R510 WKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 WKX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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