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R93 DRP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,905 mi
Last recorded146,905 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 DRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 146,905 miles

o/s and n/'s rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f anti roll bar link worn

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

oil leak n/s of engine

slight blow front exhaust

slight damaged to rear seat belts

Fail 8 Sep 2014 146,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s and n/'s rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f anti roll bar link worn

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

oil leak n/s of engine

slight blow front exhaust

slight damaged to rear seat belts

Pass 6 Aug 2013 141,605 miles

corrosion to outer vehicle

front brake pads are worn thin

o/s headlamp aim has a weak beam pattern

steering system is slightly rough when turned by hand

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2013 141,602 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to outer vehicle

front brake pads are worn thin

o/s headlamp aim has a weak beam pattern

steering system is slightly rough when turned by hand

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2012 136,567 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 136,567 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 130,276 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 130,276 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

park brake statching

Pass 4 Aug 2010 124,523 miles

all brake pads are worn slightly low

leak at exhaust manifold area

slight play in steering idlers

Fail 4 Aug 2010 124,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake pads are worn slightly low

leak at exhaust manifold area

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are worn on edges and close to legal limits

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 4 Aug 2009 119,218 miles

front brake pads are worn low

n/s/f tyre is worn on edge

o/s rear outer wheel arch is corroded

oil leaks

play in steering system

Fail 31 Jul 2009 119,218 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake pads are worn low

n/s/f tyre is worn on edge

o/s rear outer wheel arch is corroded

oil leaks

play in steering system

Pass 28 May 2008 114,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 May 2007 106,754 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 8 May 2007 106,754 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 May 2006 100,009 miles

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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R93 DRP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc 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 R93 DRP, 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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R93 DRP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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