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R521 XOO

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

169,934 mi
Last recorded169,934 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 XOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 169,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

creak on front suspension

Fail 10 Oct 2011 169,934 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 165,952 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 165,952 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2009 161,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2009 161,462 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2008 155,763 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 155,763 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 145,766 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 144,420 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 128,412 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 128,259 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 115,588 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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R521 XOO is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R521 XOO, 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 R521 XOO registered?

R521 XOO is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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