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R561 WKX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

258,700 mi
Last recorded258,700 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 WKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 258,700 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both rear shockers in poor condtion

Fail 23 Jul 2012 258,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both rear shockers in poor condtion

Pass 25 Jul 2011 248,265 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 241,247 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 230,199 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 223,289 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 223,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2007 214,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 201,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 188,273 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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R561 WKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R561 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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R561 WKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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