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R571 PUY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,331 mi
Last recorded106,331 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 PUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 106,331 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2013 106,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2012 104,872 miles

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2012 104,871 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2011 102,802 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in steering idler arm

Fail 18 Nov 2011 102,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 17 Nov 2010 100,379 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 97,666 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 94,570 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 91,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 86,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 86,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 78,204 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R571 PUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R571 PUY, 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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R571 PUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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