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R816 VHK

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,367 mi
Last recorded85,367 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 VHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,367 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2013 85,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f door check strap faulty

Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,257 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 70,530 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,117 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 68,627 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 68,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 68,009 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2006 66,188 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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R816 VHK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R816 VHK, 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 R816 VHK registered?

R816 VHK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R816 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R816 VHK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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