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R164 BUB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,667 mi
Last recorded119,667 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 BUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 119,667 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s cat rattling .. emissions passed through bet test

oil leak

slight play in front top shock mounts

Fail 22 Mar 2011 119,665 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s cat rattling .. emissions passed through bet test

oil leak

slight play in front top shock mounts

Pass 26 Mar 2010 112,522 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 112,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 107,342 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 107,342 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 150,149 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 105,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 100,038 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 94,485 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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R164 BUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R164 BUB, 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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R164 BUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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