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R327 UOT

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,677 mi
Last recorded171,677 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 UOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 171,677 miles

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places borderline

Advise front brake pads wearing low

Advise front headlights dim

Advise handbrake travel

Advise oil leak on engine

Advise securit / condition of fuel pipes

Fail 14 Jul 2011 171,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Advise handbrake travel

Advise oil leak on engine

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places borderline

Advise front brake pads wearing low

Advise front headlights dim

Advise securit / condition of fuel pipes

Pass 12 Jul 2010 167,075 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 167,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 162,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

fuel pipes insecure

handbrake high

nearside rear inner tail light corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 162,031 miles

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

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

fuel pipes insecure

handbrake high

nearside rear inner tail light corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2008 157,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust silencer damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2008 157,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust silencer damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2007 153,443 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 145,309 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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R327 UOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R327 UOT, 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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R327 UOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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