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R765 DAA

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,148 mi
Last recorded174,148 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 DAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 174,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

discs worn

Fail 5 Nov 2012 174,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 166,635 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 160,040 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 160,040 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

coolant expansion tank empty

Pass 7 Dec 2009 152,133 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 152,133 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front shock absorbers weak

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

front brake pads worn

handbrake travel long

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front anti roll bar drop link grease gaitor split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads worn low

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 29 Nov 2008 145,108 miles

both front and rear metal brake pipes rusty

both wipers split

front shock absorbers weak

hand brake travel long

oil leak

play in nearside steering idler

Fail 29 Nov 2008 145,108 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both front and rear metal brake pipes rusty

both wipers split

breather pipes split

front shock absorbers weak

hand brake travel long

oil leak

play in nearside steering idler

Pass 31 Oct 2007 137,045 miles

front number plate cracked

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn and close to limit

play in nearside steering idler on limit

play in steering joints

rear chassises corroded

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 29 Nov 2006 129,819 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing and on limit on inner edge

damage to nearside of vehicle

exhaust blow from manifold

exhaust in poor condition

front brakes rusty

front number plate cracked

offside head lamp aim on upper limits

rear chassis corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2005 121,941 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

exhaust in poor condition

front discs in poor condition

front lower arm iner mounting bushes worn

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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R765 DAA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R765 DAA, 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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R765 DAA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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