MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,230 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise plastic covers over sills hen ce can n ot b e examin ed also some of the rear b rake pipes can not be seen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise plastic covers over sills hen ce can n ot b e examin ed also some of the rear b rake pipes can not be seen
OSR tyre sidewall badly scuffed
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
unable to visually check NS and OS outer body sills covers fitted
Vehicle was road tested when brake applied vehicle excessively pulled to right, Brake roller test indicated no brake pull
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
OSR tyre sidewall badly scuffed
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
unable to visually check NS and OS outer body sills covers fitted
Vehicle was road tested when brake applied vehicle excessively pulled to right, Brake roller test indicated no brake pull
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
i advise change right front perish splits in both side walls
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Start of deteriation on bottom outer corners of windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Cut in outer sidewall of nearside front Tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Return spring on offside rear handbrake lever broken
tread on inner part of offside rear Tyre starting to get low
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
vehicle underside damaged
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bushes perishing
oil leak
tracking is out
tyres perishing+wearing on edges+sidewall damage
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R317 VAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 R317 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 R317 VAB registered?
R317 VAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 26 August 1997.
Is R317 VAB safe to buy?
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