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R533 KMW

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

273,634 mi
Last recorded273,634 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 KMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 273,634 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 273,634 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 262,788 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 262,716 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

R/bumper damaged,n/plate light showing white light

o.s.f.tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2007 237,658 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 237,471 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 210,744 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 204,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Dec 2005 204,506 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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R533 KMW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R533 KMW, 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 R533 KMW registered?

R533 KMW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R533 KMW safe to buy?

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