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R384 ULU

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

225,843 mi
Last recorded225,843 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 ULU
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 225,843 miles

Oil leak

windscreen cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2013 225,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

windscreen cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2012 207,555 miles

front screen has minor damage

park brake has some imbalance

rear brake disc condition deteriorating

rear reg plate slightly delaminated

Fail 18 Jan 2012 207,554 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak,,, engine?

park brake has some imbalance and noisey when tested

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2010 196,219 miles

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

both headlight lens' have crazing

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Nov 2010 196,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlight lens' have crazing

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Dec 2009 183,015 miles

both headlight beam patterns deteriorating

front brake pads seem worn thin, advise wheels off inspection

Fail 8 Dec 2009 183,014 miles

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

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

both headlight beam patterns deteriorating

front brake pads seem worn thin, advise wheels off inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2008 107,265 miles

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

n/s/f shock-absorber starting to leak, damping slightly reduced

Fail 1 Oct 2008 107,265 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

n/s/f shock-absorber starting to leak, damping slightly reduced

Pass 20 Sep 2007 152,078 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 152,077 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

various oil leaks from engine and transmission.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 137,246 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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R384 ULU is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R384 ULU, 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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R384 ULU is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R384 ULU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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