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R339 ULS

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,623 mi
Last recorded81,623 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 ULS
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 81,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 80,856 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 80,805 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 79,711 miles

slight exhaust blow at downpipe repaired section area

Fail 26 Nov 2014 79,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

all bushes worn and soft

em light on

rear sill sections soft

slight blow from exhaust flexi

Pass 7 Nov 2013 75,793 miles

both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

offside rear parking brake return spring missing

slight wear / play in nearside front steering idler

Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,125 miles

hand brake return spring missing

Pass 30 Nov 2011 73,015 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorating at cat section

advise wheel alignment on new tyre fitting

front brake disc face corroding and pitting

front tyres near limit

inner and outer sills corroding

managment light on

Pass 18 Nov 2010 70,905 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted

front brake pads low

offside rear brake pads low

Fail 9 Nov 2010 70,905 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake pipe to nearside rear corroded

front brake discs corroded and pitted

front brake pads low

offside rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Nov 2009 69,320 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 66,617 miles

front brake pads approx 3-4mm

slight leak from both rear shock absorbers

Pass 7 Nov 2007 62,639 miles

brake pipe to offside front starting to corrode

brake pipes to both rear brake hoses corroded

exhaust downpipe heatshield rattling

main front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight seapage from both rear shock absorbers

Pass 10 Nov 2006 55,049 miles

both offside and nearside front lower suspension arms, foremost rubber bush bonding starting to split/excess movement

both rear indicators starting to show white light

brake pipes to both rear hoses corroded

main front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in nearside steering idler bushes

Pass 8 Nov 2005 48,075 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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R339 ULS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R339 ULS, 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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R339 ULS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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