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R56 TKM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,305 mi
Last recorded132,305 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 TKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 132,305 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

BOTH FRONT STRUTS WEAK HOLDING UP BONNET

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE FROM REAR T JUNCTION TO NEARSIDE REAR FLEX CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE FROM REAR T JUNCTION TO OFFSIDE REAR FLEX CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE MIDDLE SILENCER SLIGHT BLOW

Pass 7 May 2010 125,227 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 5 May 2009 115,472 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER FRONT VOID BUSH SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER FRONT VOID BUSH SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Fail 5 May 2009 115,467 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER FRONT VOID BUSH SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER FRONT VOID BUSH SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHTLY LEAKING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 6 May 2008 103,333 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 103,333 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 91,071 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 78,453 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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R56 TKM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R56 TKM, 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 R56 TKM registered?

R56 TKM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R56 TKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 TKM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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