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R659 VNP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,951 mi
Last recorded73,951 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 VNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,951 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 73,951 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 72,023 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 70,302 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,495 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 66,870 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 66,626 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 66,624 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 65,117 miles

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

both front, front wishbone bushes slightly worn

both rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

nsf brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2009 65,117 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front, front wishbone bushes slightly worn

both rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

nsf brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2008 62,667 miles

osr/nsr brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2007 59,139 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 55,367 miles

both sides front wishbone bubhes starting to come unbonded

front brake flexible hose ferrules corroded both sides

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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R659 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol 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 R659 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 R659 VNP registered?

R659 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R659 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R659 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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