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R414 ULX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,692 mi
Last recorded81,692 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 ULX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,692 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

handbrake travel high

oil leak around air comditioning compressor - unable to pinpoint source

Fail 7 Apr 2010 81,692 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

corrosion on front brake discs

handbrake travel high

oil leak around air comditioning compressor - unable to pinpoint source

Pass 4 Mar 2008 80,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

engine/transmission oil leaks

front brake discs and pads worn

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtavel

offside reversing lamp cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2008 80,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine/transmission oil leaks

front brake discs and pads worn

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtavel

offside reversing lamp cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2007 73,015 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 69,099 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

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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R414 ULX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R414 ULX, 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 R414 ULX registered?

R414 ULX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R414 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R414 ULX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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