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R498 YNN

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,926 mi
Last recorded103,926 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 YNN
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 103,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 99,095 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 26 Jul 2011 99,048 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 27 May 2010 89,072 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

handbrake lever near the limit of its travel.

oil leak from all around the engine.

rear number plate starting to de-laminate.

rear wiper blade to big and catching on bodywork.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 81,857 miles

Both front inner wheel arches slightly corroded around sub-frame mounting areas.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 77,174 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 71,727 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 65,265 miles

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

n/s/r wearing on inner edge.

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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R498 YNN is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R498 YNN, 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 R498 YNN registered?

R498 YNN is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R498 YNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R498 YNN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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