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R656 HWT

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,069 mi
Last recorded116,069 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 HWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 116,069 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

oil leak , nearside front steel wheel fitted at time of test , noise on offside suspension on road test??

Fail 20 Jan 2010 116,069 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

oil leak , nearside front steel wheel fitted at time of test , noise on offside suspension on road test??

Pass 16 Jan 2009 113,612 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 109,243 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2006 105,320 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 105,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres on limit on inner edges

slight blow manifold

slight play in steering idler

Pass 18 Nov 2005 98,272 miles

both rear tyres on limit

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from manifold

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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R656 HWT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R656 HWT, 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 R656 HWT registered?

R656 HWT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R656 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R656 HWT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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