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R347 VLH

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,905 mi
Last recorded131,905 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 VLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 131,905 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 112,223 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 112,223 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 99,849 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre is worn on outter edge

Pass 5 Sep 2007 99,793 miles

parking brake lever requiers minor adjustment, high travel

Fail 11 Jan 2006 97,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has nail in shoulder of tyre

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2006 97,702 miles

nearside rear tyre has nail in shoulder of tyre

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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R347 VLH is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R347 VLH, 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 R347 VLH registered?

R347 VLH is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R347 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R347 VLH shows 7 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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