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R191 NUY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,276 mi
Last recorded174,276 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 NUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 174,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis dog legs slight corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2016 169,219 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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 10 Nov 2015 164,743 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 159,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 152,710 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 144,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 132,918 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 124,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 115,323 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 115,272 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

both side front lower arm front bushes split

near side rear arm rubber bush worn

play in steering idler

Pass 25 Nov 2008 109,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 109,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 104,379 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2006 99,796 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 99,796 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 90,512 miles

Advise wrong colour on log book

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R191 NUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R191 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 R191 NUY registered?

R191 NUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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