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R681 NDG

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,663 mi
Last recorded106,663 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 NDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2013 106,663 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 106,663 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 105,016 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 105,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 103,566 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 103,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 101,548 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Oct 2010 101,524 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Aug 2009 99,349 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 93,774 miles

sills rusting

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

nsr tyre very low on inner edge

osr brake pipe corroding

rear shocks rusting and have slight play

Fail 11 Oct 2008 93,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

cant see rear inner brake pads very well

inner front pads very low

nsr tyre very low on inner edge

osr brake pipe corroding

rear shocks rusting and have slight play

sills rusting

Pass 25 Sep 2007 85,700 miles

exhaust rusting, †osf brake pipe starting to rust, †rear brake pipes rusting †rear shocks slightly damp

Fail 13 Oct 2006 75,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F and O/S/F suspension arm bushes in poor condition (rear bush)

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

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

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

Very slight exhaust blow

Pass 13 Oct 2006 75,859 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F suspension arm bushes in poor condition (rear bush)

Very slight exhaust blow

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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R681 NDG is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R681 NDG, 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 R681 NDG registered?

R681 NDG is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R681 NDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R681 NDG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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