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R539 FEH

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,760 mi
Last recorded118,760 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 FEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 118,760 miles

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Nearside (1.4.A.2e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front and rear (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 118,746 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Nearside rear (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Offside front (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing Nearside (8.2.2)

coil spring broken Offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Nearside (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front and rear (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 118,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres cracked and perished

front and rear subframes corroded and suspension arm front and rear corroded

front number plate slight damage

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 22 Aug 2012 118,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres cracked and perished

front and rear subframes corroded and suspension arm front and rear corroded

front number plate slight damage

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 2 Jan 2008 116,612 miles

both front brake discs inner surface edge rusty

engine oil leak

exhaust front pipe heat shields corroded

offside front headlight wash jet missing

tyres are smaller on front axle than rear axle front tyres are mud and snow type

Pass 17 Jan 2007 116,127 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 116,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2006 116,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R539 FEH is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R539 FEH, 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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R539 FEH is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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