MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all exhaust flange bolts badly corroded
both rear metal brake pipes corroded by flexi's
front pads appear low
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust brackets loose on down pipes
head lamp glasses poor plus reduced out put
near side rear shock cover insecure
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear sub frame bushes worn
slight blow on exhaust
small split near side front tyre inner wall
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
exhaust brackets loose on down pipes
head lamp glasses poor plus reduced out put
near side rear shock cover insecure
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear sub frame bushes worn
slight blow on exhaust
small split near side front tyre inner wall
engine leaking oil
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?
Based on 680,295 MOT tests across 93,349 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R279 VAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R279 VAB, 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 R279 VAB registered?
R279 VAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 18 August 1997.
Is R279 VAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R279 VAB shows 6 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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