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R989 KSO

1997 Vauxhall Omega

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,068 mi
Last recorded124,068 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 KSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2007 124,068 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 124,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside inner tail light inoprative.

offside rear passenger door cannot be opened from the outside the vehicle.

Pass 3 Oct 2005 122,002 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 122,002 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R989 KSO is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R989 KSO, 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 R989 KSO registered?

R989 KSO is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R989 KSO safe to buy?

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