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R527 WKX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,649 mi
Last recorded110,649 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 WKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 110,649 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 110,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 105,186 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 105,181 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 98,725 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 98,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 87,030 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 77,385 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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R527 WKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R527 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 R527 WKX registered?

R527 WKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R527 WKX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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