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R356 UKX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,220 mi
Last recorded92,220 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 UKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 92,220 miles

covers over outer sills

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play both front lower arm front bush

Fail 21 Oct 2013 92,214 miles

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

covers over outer sills

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play both front lower arm front bush

Pass 18 Oct 2012 90,829 miles

covers over outer sills

engine oil leak

rear brake pipes rusty

rear shocker bushes slight lift

rear shockers slight damp patch

Pass 20 Oct 2011 88,923 miles

both front lower arm bushes pershing

cover over outer sills

rear brake pipes rusty

rear shocker top bushes starting to lift

slight damp patch off side rear shocker

slight play in steering coloum

Fail 20 Oct 2011 88,923 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower arm bushes pershing

cover over outer sills

rear brake pipes rusty

rear shocker top bushes starting to lift

slight damp patch off side rear shocker

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 27 Oct 2010 86,417 miles

advise oil leaks

advise rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 83,871 miles

engine oil leak

main bean switch slightly sticking

off side front seat belt been activated

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2008 81,875 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2007 79,548 miles

Oil leak

both front lower arm inner bushes pearishing and starting to split

both rear brake unions and pipes rusty

outer cover sills fitted

slight damp patch nearside and off rear shockers

Pass 17 Oct 2006 76,312 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty

centre exhaust flex joint split but not blowing

Pass 18 Oct 2005 73,039 miles

covers over outer sills

near side rear tyre on 1.6 legal limit on inner and outer edges

oil leak

slight damp patch both rear shocker

slight play both front lower arm front bushes

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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R356 UKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R356 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 R356 UKX registered?

R356 UKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R356 UKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R356 UKX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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