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R576 TBP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,861 mi
Last recorded110,861 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 TBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 110,861 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 110,861 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 110,676 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside steering idler worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 104,207 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 104,207 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2009 97,743 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear handbrake return spring broken

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer clamps rusty

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 23 Apr 2009 97,743 miles

offside rear handbrake return spring broken

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer clamps rusty

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 24 Apr 2008 92,977 miles

both front brake discs are corroding

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front and rear tyres are perishing

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear brake disc pads are worn thin

Fail 24 Apr 2008 92,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake discs are corroding

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front and rear tyres are perishing

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear brake disc pads are worn thin

Pass 18 Apr 2007 87,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 82,580 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 82,580 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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R576 TBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R576 TBP, 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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R576 TBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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