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R143 NUY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,173 mi
Last recorded125,173 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 NUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 125,173 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 123,257 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 123,254 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 121,435 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 121,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 119,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 118,003 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 118,001 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 113,524 miles

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

exhaust rusty

slight corrosion forming on brake pipes

slight cracking at rear suspension bushes

slight play in nearside steering idler

slight wear on all brake discs and disc pads look low

Pass 12 Mar 2007 108,618 miles

disc pads cannot be seen properly

slight rusting on brake pipes

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 12 Mar 2007 108,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 101,640 miles

disc pads cannot be seen properly

slight weap at both rear shock absorbers

slight wear on brake discs

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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R143 NUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R143 NUY, 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 R143 NUY registered?

R143 NUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R143 NUY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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