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R636 VNP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

138,357 mi
Last recorded138,357 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 VNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 138,357 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 129,431 miles

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

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

offside lower arm front bush deteriorating

surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 31 Aug 2011 129,431 miles

offside lower arm front bush deteriorating

surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Fail 17 Aug 2011 129,409 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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 26 Jul 2010 123,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear plate beggining to deteriorate

sill trims fitted, partial inspection only

Fail 19 Jul 2010 123,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear plate beggining to deteriorate

sill trims fitted, partial inspection only

Pass 11 Aug 2009 116,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear no plate water damaged but still legible

temp guage not working

Fail 7 Aug 2009 116,723 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear no plate water damaged but still legible

temp guage not working

Pass 9 Aug 2008 108,767 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 5 Aug 2008 108,761 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 108,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 102,101 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 102,051 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 96,184 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 96,034 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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R636 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 R636 VNP, 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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R636 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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