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R181 NUY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,738 mi
Last recorded153,738 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 NUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 153,738 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall damaged but no cords visible

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle burning oil

Pass 30 Oct 2019 152,140 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle burning oil

Pass 19 Oct 2018 148,895 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear number plate poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2018 148,864 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2017 146,055 miles

bonnet struts weak

both front headlamps starting to dis-colour

Fail 28 Oct 2017 146,023 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet struts weak

both front headlamps starting to dis-colour

Pass 28 Oct 2016 142,678 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads uneven wear

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/zr16 (4.1.E.1)

vehicle burning oil

Pass 26 Oct 2015 138,833 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outside edge no cords present

Offside Rear tyre perishing 255/55/16

vehicle burning oil

Pass 1 Nov 2014 135,548 miles

offside front washer poor

on steering free play check slight play

Fail 27 Oct 2014 135,471 miles

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

offside front washer poor

on steering free play check slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2013 132,094 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 132,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 128,538 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 128,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 124,639 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear shock damp ok on damping effect

front plate cracked

nearside front washer poor

offside headlamp pattern poor

offside rear tyre low wearing badley inside edge no cords present

on free play check slight play on lock steering

strong advise handbrake travel high

Pass 1 Nov 2010 121,873 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 121,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 119,006 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 114,829 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 114,829 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 106,380 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 97,067 miles

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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R181 NUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R181 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 R181 NUY registered?

R181 NUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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