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R87 LFX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,510 mi
Last recorded97,510 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 LFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 97,510 miles

beam intensity of both headlamp aims

colour o/s/f indicator

condition both front exhaust heat shields

corrosion and wear on front and rear brake discs

corrosion rear part of o/s main brake pipe

n/s/f tyre 2mm

oil leak on engine

rear brake balance o/s slow

uneven wear o/s/f tyre and only just legal 1.6mm outer edges

Fail 13 Jun 2014 97,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

beam intensity of both headlamp aims

colour o/s/f indicator

condition both front exhaust heat shields

corrosion and wear on front and rear brake discs

corrosion rear part of o/s main brake pipe

n/s/f tyre 2mm

oil leak on engine

rear brake balance o/s slow

uneven wear o/s/f tyre and only just legal 1.6mm outer edges

Pass 22 Jul 2013 89,631 miles

both rear tyres perishing BORDERLINE

corrosion on both front brake disc's BORDERLINE

corrosion on both rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear brake disc's

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

o/s/r shocker damp

wear in n/ steering idlers

Pass 12 Jul 2012 83,061 miles

corrosion n front brake disc's

o/s cat converter rattles

Fail 9 Jul 2012 83,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

corrosion n front brake disc's

o/s cat converter rattles

Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,839 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded inner face

Fail 12 Jul 2011 74,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,932 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,904 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2008 52,530 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 44,291 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,033 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 38,033 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wiper blades split

O/S centre exhaust silencer blowing slightly

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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R87 LFX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R87 LFX, 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 R87 LFX registered?

R87 LFX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R87 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R87 LFX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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