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R473 RFC

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,160 mi
Last recorded97,160 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 RFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 97,160 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 97,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 89,287 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 89,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 80,646 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 24 Apr 2009 80,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Apr 2008 75,873 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 75,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 71,163 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 71,163 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 66,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.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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R473 RFC 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 54.5%.

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 R473 RFC, 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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R473 RFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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