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R584 MBL

1997 Vauxhall Omega

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,460 mi
Last recorded121,460 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR584 MBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2011 121,460 miles

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

both headlamp glasses yellowed

slight wear in n/s steering idler

windscreen cracked (n/s not in swept area)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 121,450 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlamp glasses yellowed

slight wear in n/s steering idler

windscreen cracked (n/s not in swept area)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 116,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

offside headlamp deteriorated not adversley affecting beam image

screen scrached

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Fail 10 Dec 2010 116,506 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corroded

offside headlamp deteriorated not adversley affecting beam image

screen scrached

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Pass 14 Dec 2009 111,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

screen scrached

Fail 14 Dec 2009 111,717 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

screen scrached

Pass 18 Nov 2008 105,093 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 105,056 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 99,720 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 94,622 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 94,622 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 87,265 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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R584 MBL is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R584 MBL, 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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R584 MBL is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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