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R882 DAB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,111 mi
Last recorded151,111 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 DAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2013 151,111 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)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 145,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 145,225 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 136,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

wear in steering idle bush

Pass 14 Oct 2010 127,114 miles

Both rear tyres tread low.

Child seats fitted to NSR,OSR and centre rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Front wipers juddering slightly.

NSF and OSF lower suspension arm front bushes worn.

NSR and OSR main suspension subframe bushes deteriorated.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil smoke emitted from exhaust during test.

Steel wheel fitted to NSF,others are alloys.

Fail 12 Oct 2010 126,965 miles

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

Both rear tyres tread low.

Child seats fitted to NSR,OSR and centre rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Front wipers juddering slightly.

NSF and OSF lower suspension arm front bushes worn.

NSR and OSR main suspension subframe bushes deteriorated.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil smoke emitted from exhaust during test.

Steel wheel fitted to NSF,others are alloys.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 117,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 107,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front discs worn and corroded

offside fog light lens holed

rear discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2007 102,242 miles

front discs rusty

rear suspension bushes perishing

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2006 96,217 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2005 90,152 miles

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

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

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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R882 DAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R882 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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R882 DAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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