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R440 YPV

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,971 mi
Last recorded46,971 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 YPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 46,971 miles

no high level stop light

osf wiper split

Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,004 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 46,004 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

lh headlamp lens cloudy

Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light innop

Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,240 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 38,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

os front tyre edge low

os/ns front brake discs pitted

osf tyre perished

Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

os front tyre edge low

os/ns front brake discs pitted

osf tyre perished

Fail 27 Jul 2010 36,650 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes worn

some tyres worn/some cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,650 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brakes worn

some tyres worn/some cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,539 miles

Front number plate is discolouring slightly.

Offside front tyre is perishing between tread grooves.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,602 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,693 miles

All four indicators are showing fairly pale in colour.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,231 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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R440 YPV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R440 YPV, 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 R440 YPV registered?

R440 YPV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R440 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R440 YPV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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