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R731 KWH

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,991 mi
Last recorded112,991 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 KWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 112,991 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 112,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 105,006 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 105,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 96,078 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 96,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 88,947 miles

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2006 82,086 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f bumper loose

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2005 75,424 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

o/s front wiper split

o/s lower arm bush split

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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R731 KWH is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R731 KWH, 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 R731 KWH registered?

R731 KWH is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R731 KWH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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