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R791 TLW

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,720 mi
Last recorded144,720 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 TLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 144,720 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 144,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 142,655 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 142,626 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2012 139,933 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 139,932 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 137,307 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 134,493 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 130,899 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 130,898 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 125,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 119,510 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2007 119,270 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R791 TLW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R791 TLW, 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 R791 TLW registered?

R791 TLW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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