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R591 RRA

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,273 mi
Last recorded78,273 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 RRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,273 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 77,850 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 77,850 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 77,602 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 77,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 77,178 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 76,476 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,365 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 75,365 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 75,349 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2011 73,178 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 70,131 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 70,074 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 69,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 69,339 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 67,898 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 66,620 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 63,331 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 63,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 59,776 miles

rear registration plate cracked

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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R591 RRA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R591 RRA, 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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R591 RRA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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