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R556 PNP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,367 mi
Last recorded160,367 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 PNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 160,367 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 160,362 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 156,798 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 156,725 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 154,258 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 149,706 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 142,599 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 134,402 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 134,226 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jun 2012 125,603 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 118,628 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 10,586 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 106,567 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

osr flexi brake hose insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2009 106,410 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 97,762 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 90,253 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 80,860 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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R556 PNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R556 PNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R556 PNP registered?

R556 PNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R556 PNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 PNP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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