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R966 TDC

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,857 mi
Last recorded151,857 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 TDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 151,857 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 151,845 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2008 130,944 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 130,807 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 114,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 114,678 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 106,832 miles

o/s tyre wearing low †slight play in both front lower arm front bushes †both front tyres worn on inner edges †n/s front shocker weeping † †

Pass 4 May 2005 99,325 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LEG WEEPING †SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ARM FRONT BUSHES

Fail 26 Apr 2005 99,288 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LEG WEEPING †SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM FRONT BUSHES

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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R966 TDC is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R966 TDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R966 TDC registered?

R966 TDC is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R966 TDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R966 TDC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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