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R515 GBV

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,492 mi
Last recorded90,492 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 GBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2010 90,492 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

perrishing to both rear subframe bushes

slight blow to back box

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

very slight play to nearside front wheel

wear to front brake pads and discs

Pass 5 Jan 2009 83,393 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake discs,slight wear to both top strut bearings,slight play to both front wheels,wear to front brake discs,slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 76,391 miles

wear to front brake discs,slight play to steering idler arm,slight play to front wheels,small oil leak to engine.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 72,566 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front lower arm bush worn

small oil leak to engine

Pass 11 Aug 2005 68,807 miles

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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R515 GBV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol 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 R515 GBV, 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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R515 GBV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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