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R986 OKX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,571 mi
Last recorded120,571 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 OKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 120,571 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak in engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 120,571 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak in engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 117,565 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak from engine

Rear pads low

Fail 18 Sep 2020 117,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak from engine

Rear pads low

Handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 117,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive attention required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers present at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2018 115,609 miles

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

Plastic sill covers present at time of test

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 111,537 miles

Offside Hand brake requires attention. 16%

Plastic sill covers present at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,970 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 102,935 miles

Advise nsf pad sensor fault

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 98,525 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 93,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 91,080 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,024 miles

Advise condition of fuel filter

Advise plastic sill covers present at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,453 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 76,753 miles

Advise condition of ns wiper blade

Advise plastic sill covers

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 73,825 miles

Advise plastic sill covers

Fail 1 Apr 2008 73,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise plastic sill covers

Pass 2 Apr 2007 69,660 miles

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

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

advise osf tyre worn inner edge

advise plastic sill covers

Pass 24 Mar 2006 66,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise plastic sill covers

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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R986 OKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R986 OKX, 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 R986 OKX registered?

R986 OKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R986 OKX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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