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R304 UKX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,289 mi
Last recorded73,289 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 UKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 73,289 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corrodeing

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,578 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,215 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 67,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 66,110 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,110 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 65,151 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 65,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 64,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,419 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,017 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 53,017 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,796 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 34,915 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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R304 UKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R304 UKX, 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 R304 UKX registered?

R304 UKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R304 UKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R304 UKX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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