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R554 WKX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,458 mi
Last recorded119,458 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 WKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 119,458 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2011 115,399 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 115,399 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 111,414 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 105,875 miles

Rubber suspension componants deteriorated.

Fail 8 Jan 2009 105,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rubber suspension componants deteriorated.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 99,440 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 92,171 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 92,165 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

keep check tread depth n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2005 85,018 miles

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

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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R554 WKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R554 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 R554 WKX registered?

R554 WKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R554 WKX safe to buy?

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