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R255 ACK

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,254 mi
Last recorded98,254 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 ACK
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 98,254 miles

Centre exhaust mount missing but system is still adequately supported.

EML illuminated.

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 98,254 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust mount missing but system is still adequately supported.

EML illuminated.

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 96,119 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 96,119 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 93,632 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 93,632 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 89,538 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 86,484 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 84,874 miles

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

uneven wear on o/s front and rear tyres.

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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R255 ACK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R255 ACK, 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 R255 ACK registered?

R255 ACK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R255 ACK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 ACK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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