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R658 VNP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,190 mi
Last recorded142,190 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 VNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 142,190 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 133,021 miles

Advise both front tyres worn heavily on innere edges

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 118,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 118,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 106,872 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 96,777 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 96,777 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 88,775 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 88,676 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 82,044 miles

225/55/zr16 95w

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn to limit and 2 x nails in nearside rear

Pass 26 Oct 2007 74,652 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 66,428 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 62,947 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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R658 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R658 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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What year was R658 VNP registered?

R658 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R658 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R658 VNP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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