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R522 WKX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,079 mi
Last recorded129,079 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 WKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 129,079 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 118,487 miles

n/s and o/s park brake release /helper springs require replacement.

Fail 17 Oct 2008 112,393 miles

Front suspension soft.

Front to rear Metal Brake pipes have some localised corrossion.

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

Offside front Metal Brake pipe section corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 112,393 miles

Front suspension soft.

Front to rear Metal Brake pipes have some localised corrossion.

Offside front Metal Brake pipe section corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 107,637 miles

Front suspension soft.

Offside front flexible brake hose caliper mounted ferule corroded.

Rear handbrake lever (brake back plate) spring broken.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 107,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front suspension soft.

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

Offside front flexible brake hose caliper mounted ferule corroded.

Rear handbrake lever (brake back plate) spring broken.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 106,520 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 98,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 81,432 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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R522 WKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R522 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 R522 WKX registered?

R522 WKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R522 WKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 WKX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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