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R917 VFP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,353 mi
Last recorded105,353 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 VFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 105,353 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

plastic side skirts fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2012 105,000 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

plastic side skirts fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2011 94,247 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 94,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 82,158 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2009 89,728 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 87,985 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2007 82,292 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 74,257 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R917 VFP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R917 VFP, 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 R917 VFP registered?

R917 VFP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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