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R242 ULP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,827 mi
Last recorded186,827 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 ULP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2007 186,827 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

REAR BRAKE PIPE 3 WAY CONNECTOR TO OFFSIDE REAR HOSE CORRODED

Fail 28 Feb 2007 186,729 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 170,138 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES BALD INNER EDGES

REAR BRAKE PIPE FROM 3 WAY CONNECTOR TO OFFSIDE REAR HOSE CORRODED

Fail 1 Mar 2006 169,815 miles

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.

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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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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R242 ULP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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