MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,189 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
chips in screen
front wishbone bushs spliting
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
oil leak
screen chipped
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both rear inner sills corroded
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
Rear brake pipes corroded
Windscreen chipped
Wipers starting too striek
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front discs corroded
oil leak engine
oil leak rear axle
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front discs slightly corroded
oil leak from gearbox
oil leak from rear axle seal
Front registration plate faded/damaged.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?
Based on 680,295 MOT tests across 93,349 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R608 VKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R608 VKX, 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 R608 VKX registered?
R608 VKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 October 1997.
Is R608 VKX safe to buy?
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