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R961 TLW

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,320 mi
Last recorded47,320 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 TLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 47,320 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

all brake hose ferrules corroding

brake discs corroded

corrosion to offside and nearside front inner sills but not within a prescribed area

Fail 18 Jun 2019 47,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

all brake hose ferrules corroding

brake discs corroded

corrosion to offside and nearside front inner sills but not within a prescribed area

Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,030 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 42,514 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 42,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 40,141 miles

FRONT FOG LAMPS DISCONNECTED.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 40,141 miles

FRONT FOG LAMPS DISCONNECTED.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,187 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 36,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 36,564 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 34,170 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 33,146 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 33,146 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 29,566 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 29,382 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 26,326 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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R961 TLW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R961 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 R961 TLW registered?

R961 TLW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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