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R175 PUY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,417 mi
Last recorded78,417 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 PUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 78,417 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 74,885 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 70,956 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 67,894 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 67,817 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 67,485 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 67,152 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,825 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 66,429 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,005 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 65,005 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,881 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,234 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,469 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,436 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 53,616 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,662 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 49,576 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 49,576 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 47,731 miles

both front indicators starting to show white light.

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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R175 PUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R175 PUY, 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 R175 PUY registered?

R175 PUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R175 PUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R175 PUY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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