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R884 LWP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

123,971 mi
Last recorded123,971 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 LWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 123,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 123,963 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 123,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 123,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 123,070 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front seat belt pretensioner deployed

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 25 Aug 2011 119,363 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both handbrake gaiters split

offside exhaust manifold slight blow

Fail 22 Aug 2011 119,363 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both handbrake gaiters split

offside exhaust manifold slight blow

Pass 5 Aug 2010 111,536 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 108,609 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 104,207 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 104,102 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 3 Jul 2007 100,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 100,612 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 93,226 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 81,159 miles

nearside washer partially blocked

Fail 12 May 2005 80,552 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R884 LWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R884 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 R884 LWP registered?

R884 LWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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