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R411 MUY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 MUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2012

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front wishbones showing corrrosion and bushes showing fatigue

n/s/front headlamp has a poor image

o/s/front anti roll bar link has slight play

oil leak

sills have plastic trims unable to fuly inspect

Pass 25 Jan 2011 277,948 miles

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

o/s side marker lense cracked

sills have plastic covers so unable to fully inspect

tyre size 225/55/16v

underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2011 277,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

o/s side marker lense cracked

sills have plastic covers so unable to fully inspect

tyre size 225/55/16v

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2010 251,560 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 251,560 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 230,483 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs corroded slightly

Front number plate damaged slightly

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 230,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs corroded slightly

Front number plate damaged slightly

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 202,328 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front headlamps have a poor image.

front brake discs corrosion and slightly worn.

front brake pads getting low.

hand brake travel nearing stop.

n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

n/s/front tyre on legal limits 225/55/16v

o/s/front and both rear tyres approaching legal limits

slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes.

underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2008 202,328 miles

both front headlamps have a poor image.

front brake discs corrosion and slightly worn.

front brake pads getting low.

hand brake travel nearing stop.

n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

n/s/front tyre on legal limits 225/55/16v

o/s/front and both rear tyres approaching legal limits

slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes.

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2007 181,846 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 181,844 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

offside headlamp slightly insecure

offside parking brake lever return spring broken

Pass 23 Jan 2006 156,395 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 156,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R411 MUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R411 MUY, 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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R411 MUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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