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R802 LWP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,711 mi
Last recorded179,711 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 LWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 179,711 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 179,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 169,337 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 169,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 163,223 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 157,498 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 157,498 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 148,954 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 13,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 13,990 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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R802 LWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R802 LWP, 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 R802 LWP registered?

R802 LWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R802 LWP safe to buy?

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