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R959 TLW

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,537 mi
Last recorded81,537 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 TLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 81,537 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,608 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust on inside face (3.5.1i)

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

ex weak at front flex & rear, in front of rear box

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 79,574 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust on inside face (3.5.1i)

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

ex weak at front flex & rear, in front of rear box

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 74,357 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

ex flex weak (by cat)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,357 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

ex flex weak (by cat)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,915 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 69,900 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2013 63,731 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,061 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,267 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,067 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 52,067 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 50,873 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 48,530 miles

front lowers arms,bushes starting to split.

heat shield loose on cat.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 46,607 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 4,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2006 44,575 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2005 42,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R959 TLW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R959 TLW, 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 R959 TLW registered?

R959 TLW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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