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R303 SAU

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,039 mi
Last recorded164,039 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 SAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 164,039 miles

steering idler slight play in bush

Pass 6 Aug 2009 158,871 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2009 158,865 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 152,410 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 147,016 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 141,504 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 130,261 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2005 130,261 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R303 SAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R303 SAU, 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 R303 SAU registered?

R303 SAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 15 November 1997.

Is R303 SAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 SAU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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