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R486 HTY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,152 mi
Last recorded166,152 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 HTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2007 166,152 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 166,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 2 May 2006 156,797 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 156,797 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake pipes covered in grease

oil leak

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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R486 HTY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R486 HTY, 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 R486 HTY registered?

R486 HTY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R486 HTY safe to buy?

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