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R195 UAB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,809 mi
Last recorded125,809 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 UAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 125,809 miles

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

areas of corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2009 121,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 121,242 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 121,242 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 119,105 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 119,105 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 114,397 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT

EXHAUST BLOW FROM CENTRE SILENCER CONNECTING PIPE

PLAY IN FRONT ANTI-ROLLBAR MOUNTINGS

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLLBAR LINK

Pass 26 Jul 2006 105,936 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

REAR SILENCER CONNECTING PIPE CORRODID

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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R195 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R195 UAB, 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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How do I check the history of R195 UAB?

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What year was R195 UAB registered?

R195 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R195 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R195 UAB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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