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R857 LWP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,395 mi
Last recorded142,395 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 LWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 142,395 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 126,035 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 125,034 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 124,801 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 117,298 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 108,404 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 104,586 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 99,241 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 91,854 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 85,423 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2006 78,991 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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R857 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 90.9%.

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 R857 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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What year was R857 LWP registered?

R857 LWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R857 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R857 LWP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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