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R764 VNP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

201,555 mi
Last recorded201,555 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR764 VNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 201,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 12 May 2012 201,555 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 14 May 2011 198,253 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Minor body corrosion.

Nearside steering idler worn close to failure.

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

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear tyres barely legal,change asap.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 8 May 2010 189,844 miles

Both outer track rod ends worn.

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

Nearside steering idler badly worn.

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 23 May 2009 184,108 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside front seat incomplete.

Offside rear wheel arch corroded and damaged.

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 17 May 2008 113,033 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 166,466 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 163,042 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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R764 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R764 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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R764 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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