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R606 TKN

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,376 mi
Last recorded89,376 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 TKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 89,376 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 89,376 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 84,039 miles

brake pad warning light on.

both rear tyres on minimum tresd depth

Fail 20 Feb 2008 84,039 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres on minimum tresd depth

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 74,414 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 65,772 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 65,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 61,565 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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R606 TKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R606 TKN, 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 R606 TKN registered?

R606 TKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 27 September 1997.

Is R606 TKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R606 TKN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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