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R803 LWP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,622 mi
Last recorded73,622 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 LWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2015 73,622 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 70,134 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 64,915 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,951 miles

Bonnet damaged

Both front brake discs rusted on the edges of the inner friction surfaces

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and splitting from the outer casings

Both front metal brake pipes degrading

Both front shock absorbers showing a reduction in damping effort

Both front to rear and both rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front tyres aged (n/s= 11 years & o/s= 15 years)

Both rear tyres badly perished and aged (9 years)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil sump plup wired into position

Exhaust system rusty

Front grille damaged

Nearside front windscreen wiper blade worn

Fail 3 Jul 2012 60,951 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Bonnet damaged

Both front brake discs rusted on the edges of the inner friction surfaces

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and splitting from the outer casings

Both front metal brake pipes degrading

Both front shock absorbers showing a reduction in damping effort

Both front to rear and both rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front tyres aged (n/s= 11 years & o/s= 15 years)

Both rear tyres badly perished and aged (9 years)

Engine oil sump plup wired into position

Exhaust system rusty

Front grille damaged

Nearside front windscreen wiper blade worn

Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,983 miles

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

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

most brake pipes coverd

sills coverd

Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,565 miles

BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2009 54,052 miles

BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

IMBALANCE IN PARKING BRAKE

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,178 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,859 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,290 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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R803 LWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R803 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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R803 LWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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