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R646 BBK

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

334,705 mi
Last recorded334,705 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 BBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2006 334,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

h.brake high

headlamp aims slightly dull

rear subframe main bushes & f.lower arm bushes starting to split away

rust patches

slight play in all steering joints

slight play in s.box

Pass 14 Sep 2005 327,762 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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R646 BBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R646 BBK, 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 R646 BBK registered?

R646 BBK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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