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R497 HNV

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,804 mi
Last recorded98,804 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 HNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 98,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner faces of both front brake discs deteriorating

long travel on interior parking brake lever.

parking brake shoe levers not returning fully.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes and brake hose ferrules

Fail 9 Oct 2008 98,790 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

deterioration of both front brake discs.(inner face).

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

long travel on interior handbrake lever.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes & brake hose ferrules.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 93,668 miles

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

both rear tyre wear low.

deterioration of n/s/f windscreen wiper blade.

inner face of both front brake discs in a poor condition.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 90,143 miles

deterioration of n/s front windscreen wiper blade.

wear & corrosion to both front brake discs.

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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R497 HNV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R497 HNV, 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 R497 HNV registered?

R497 HNV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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