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R687 DHT

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,289 mi
Last recorded116,289 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 DHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 116,289 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 114,126 miles

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

corrosion on chassis rails

Pass 7 May 2008 107,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on brake pipes borderline in places.

uneven wear on offside rear tyre .

Pass 27 Jul 2007 99,585 miles

Chip in windscreen

Corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 24 Jul 2007 99,495 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

chip in screen

Pass 2 Aug 2006 92,194 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Nov 2005 87,200 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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R687 DHT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R687 DHT, 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 R687 DHT registered?

R687 DHT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is R687 DHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R687 DHT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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