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R526 YOW

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,558 mi
Last recorded80,558 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 YOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,558 miles

off side rear tyre inner edge worn

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 80,558 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

off side rear tyre inner edge worn

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,730 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 78,730 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 76,461 miles

Air bag faulty

Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,979 miles

Air bag faulty

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,662 miles

Air bag light stay on

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,379 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 8 Feb 2008 66,337 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 66,337 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 64,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 64,295 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 61,544 miles

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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R526 YOW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R526 YOW, 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 R526 YOW registered?

R526 YOW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R526 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 YOW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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