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R470 HHP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,757 mi
Last recorded128,757 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 HHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 128,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 128,760 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/ & n/s/ middle upper inner sills corroded

o/s/ & n/s/ rear subframe brackets corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2014 128,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

o/s/ & n/s/ middle upper inner sills corroded

o/s/ & n/s/ rear subframe brackets corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 128,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/ & n/s/ front upper chassis by inner wheel arches corroded

o/s/ & n/s/front wishbones corroded

o/s/ & n/s/middle upper inner sills corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper suspension brackets corroded

rear suspension beam & components corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 128,757 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/ & n/s/middle upper inner sills corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear lower outer sills corroded

o/s/front upper chassis by inner wheel arch corroded

rear suspension components corroded

slight wear in n/s/front upper idler arm bush

Pass 14 Dec 2011 128,757 miles

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 128,685 miles

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 125,744 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 125,744 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2008 120,835 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 116,194 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2007 115,838 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2006 110,524 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 110,524 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 106,102 miles

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER COVERED IN OIL BUT RESISTANCE OK

Fail 17 Nov 2005 105,972 miles

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

handbrake travel

o/s mid exhaust rusty

rear brake pipes some corrosion

rear exhaust slight blow

rear indicators pale

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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R470 HHP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R470 HHP, 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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R470 HHP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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