MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,553 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All tyres wearing on edges.
Front brake discs corroded on inner edge.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear wheel arch correded.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both rear shocks slightly leaking
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Slight leak from return pipe on pas reservior
o/s headlight aim poor but not mot failure
o/s/r handbrake return spring in poor condition
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?
Based on 680,295 MOT tests across 93,349 vehicles.
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R478 UCR is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R478 UCR, 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 R478 UCR registered?
R478 UCR is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 12 September 1997.
Is R478 UCR safe to buy?
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