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R558 HFH

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,499 mi
Last recorded87,499 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 HFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 87,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 87,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 87,493 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 88,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,409 miles

o/s rear, n/s front, o/s front tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit

surface rust on brake disc faces

Pass 24 Nov 2011 70,026 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 66,968 miles

boot load on limit, making very hard to inspect

center rear child seat fitted unable to inspect properly

n/s rear child seat fitted unable to inspect properly

n/s rear handbrake return spring missing

n/s rear shock absorber damp

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn and slight corrosion

o/s and n/s front tyre treads starting to low on edges

o/s and n/s front wheel bearings has slight play

o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers outter casing corroded, only noticable when jacked up

o/s rear child seat fitted unable to inspect properly

o/s rear handbrake return spring broken

oil leak of engine

Fail 1 Nov 2010 66,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot load on limit, making very hard to inspect

center rear child seat fitted unable to inspect properly

n/s rear child seat fitted unable to inspect properly

n/s rear handbrake return spring missing

n/s rear shock absorber damp

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn and slight corrosion

o/s and n/s front tyre treads starting to low on edges

o/s and n/s front wheel bearings has slight play

o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers outter casing corroded, only noticable when jacked up

o/s rear child seat fitted unable to inspect properly

o/s rear handbrake return spring broken

oil leak of engine

Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,072 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 58,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Travel on handbrake.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 58,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Travel on handbrake.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 53,049 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2007 53,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

return spring broken

Pass 4 Oct 2006 47,167 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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R558 HFH is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R558 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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R558 HFH is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R558 HFH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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