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R541 HFH

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,933 mi
Last recorded77,933 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 HFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 77,933 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 77,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

offside rear tyre 2m left

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Jun 2007 73,369 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 73,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear sub frame buishies starting to pershies

full plastic sill covers fitted

power steering at resiour damp no posstive leaks

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2006 64,991 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 64,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

condistion of both lamp covers

condistion of rear number plate

hand brake travel

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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R541 HFH is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R541 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 R541 HFH registered?

R541 HFH is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R541 HFH safe to buy?

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