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R82 VOT

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

192,534 mi
Last recorded192,534 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 VOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 192,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 192,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 190,300 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 190,291 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 189,321 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 189,321 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2009 189,312 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 187,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre is wearing on both edges

offside front tyre is wearing on both edges

Pass 19 Aug 2006 83,597 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R82 VOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R82 VOT, 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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R82 VOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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