MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,118 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?
Based on 680,295 MOT tests across 93,349 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R174 FYJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R174 FYJ, 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 R174 FYJ registered?
R174 FYJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 27 November 1997.
Is R174 FYJ safe to buy?
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