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R839 DAB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,281 mi
Last recorded162,281 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 DAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2012 162,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

diff leaking

Pass 3 Jan 2012 154,687 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 154,669 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 146,411 miles

some play in steering arm idler

Fail 10 Dec 2010 146,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres wearing smooth on edges

some play in steering arm idler

Pass 9 Dec 2009 139,537 miles

Both H/Light lenses getting abit hazey and deteriorated and starting to effect beam pattern images

Both front B/Discs getting corroded at inner faces (BOARDER LINE)

Both front inner w/arches and chassis areas getting abit corroded

N/S/F tyre worn near limits at inner tread edge

N/S/R outer B/Pad abit low

O/S/R tyre inner tread edge getting abit low

Outer sills not checked (Hidden by trims)

Rear inner sills/chassis areas getting corroded abit

Fail 8 Dec 2009 139,534 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both H/Light lenses getting abit hazey and deteriorated and starting to effect beam pattern images

Both front B/Discs getting corroded at inner faces (BOARDER LINE)

Both front inner w/arches and chassis areas getting abit corroded

N/S/F tyre worn near limits at inner tread edge

N/S/R outer B/Pad abit low

O/S/R tyre inner tread edge getting abit low

Outer sills not checked (Hidden by trims)

Rear inner sills/chassis areas getting corroded abit

Pass 20 Nov 2008 132,401 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 120,889 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 105,423 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 87,994 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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R839 DAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R839 DAB, 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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R839 DAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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