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R895 VHK

1997 Vauxhall Omega

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,705 mi
Last recorded159,705 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 VHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2006 159,705 miles

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

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

o/s lower wishbone retaining bolt slightly loose

o/s/n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2006 154,226 miles

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

coolant leaking

nearside rear door handle requires attention

offside centre inner sill to floor getting corroded

offside front tyre right on legal limit

oil leak

power steering pipes from resevoirdamp

sill covers fitted

slight blow exhaust

Fail 26 Jan 2006 154,118 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

coolant leaking

nearside rear brake pipe getting rusty

nearside rear door handle requires attention

offside centre inner sill under car getting corroded

oil leak

resevoir to pwower steering pipes damp

sill covers fitted

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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R895 VHK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R895 VHK, 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 R895 VHK registered?

R895 VHK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R895 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R895 VHK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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