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R408 UOT

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,760 mi
Last recorded94,760 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 UOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 94,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 90,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2021 81,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 75,288 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2020 75,287 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated left side not working (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 66,907 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,803 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,964 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 57,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R408 UOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc 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 R408 UOT, 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 R408 UOT registered?

R408 UOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R408 UOT safe to buy?

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