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R3 UTE

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 UTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2008

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 105,578 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 97,065 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2005 90,402 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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R3 UTE is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R3 UTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R3 UTE?

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What year was R3 UTE registered?

R3 UTE is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R3 UTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 UTE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R3 UTE have outstanding finance?

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