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R537 HFH

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

162,605 mi
Last recorded162,605 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 HFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 162,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake fluid dirty

corrosion to nearside reare wheelarch

damage to nearside front bumper/wing nearside front bumper loose

engine/transmission oil leaks

front brake discs worn

front registration plate cracked

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

offside front door check broken

Fail 10 Nov 2008 162,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake fluid dirty

corrosion to nearside reare wheelarch

damage to nearside front bumper/wing nearside front bumper loose

engine/transmission oil leaks

front brake discs worn

front registration plate cracked

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

offside front door check broken

Pass 8 Nov 2007 159,404 miles

engine/transmission oil leaks

front brake discs and pads worn

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

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to nearside rear wheelarch

damage to nearside front wing

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

Fail 5 Nov 2007 159,404 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to nearside rear wheelarch

damage to nearside front wing

engine/transmission oil leaks

front brake discs and pads worn

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

Pass 4 Jul 2006 138,388 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 138,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 136,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R537 HFH is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R537 HFH, 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 R537 HFH registered?

R537 HFH is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R537 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R537 HFH shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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