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R803 TRV

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,164 mi
Last recorded92,164 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 TRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 92,164 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise on condition of both headlamp lens

Pass 14 Sep 2009 79,682 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 76,980 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 74,263 miles

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

nearside rear tyre crazed & split

Fail 2 Oct 2007 74,215 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre crazed & split

Pass 11 Oct 2006 71,623 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 71,623 miles

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

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

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 TRV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TRV, 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 R803 TRV registered?

R803 TRV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R803 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R803 TRV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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