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R496 HRF

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,595 mi
Last recorded73,595 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 HRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2008 73,595 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 73,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage, 195/65/15h

Pass 20 Jan 2007 66,003 miles

ADVISE VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES †ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN †ADVISE EXHAUST B RACKET BURST †ADVISE H/BRAKE LEVERS TIGHT

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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R496 HRF is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R496 HRF, 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 R496 HRF registered?

R496 HRF is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R496 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R496 HRF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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