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R259 AAY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,575 mi
Last recorded89,575 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 AAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 89,575 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 89,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 91,326 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 91,326 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 90,228 miles

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

bolt loose on exhaust manifold

Fail 17 Sep 2009 90,228 miles

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

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

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

bolt loose on exhaust manifold

Pass 15 Oct 2008 88,490 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 88,490 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 81,720 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 81,720 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 78,088 miles

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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R259 AAY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R259 AAY, 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 R259 AAY registered?

R259 AAY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R259 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 AAY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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