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R279 VAB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,155 mi
Last recorded158,155 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 VAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 158,155 miles

all exhaust flange bolts badly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded by flexi's

front pads appear low

Fail 23 Dec 2009 157,984 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 157,875 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 151,934 miles

engine leaking oil

Pass 17 Dec 2007 145,066 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 136,132 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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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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