MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR CRACKED
REAR BRAKE PIPE 3 WAY CONNECTOR TO OFFSIDE REAR HOSE CORRODED
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR CRACKED
REAR BRAKE PIPE 3 WAY CONNECTOR TO OFFSIDE REAR HOSE CORRODED
ALL FOUR TYRES BALD INNER EDGES
REAR BRAKE PIPE FROM 3 WAY CONNECTOR TO OFFSIDE REAR HOSE CORRODED
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four tyres bald inner edges
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?
Based on 680,295 MOT tests across 93,349 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R242 ULP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R242 ULP, 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 R242 ULP registered?
R242 ULP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R242 ULP safe to buy?
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