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R57 FEU

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,153 mi
Last recorded178,153 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 FEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 178,153 miles

corrosion on door lower edges

corrosion on rear wheel arches

Fail 27 Feb 2012 178,126 miles

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

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

corrosion on door lower edges

corrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 5 May 2011 176,026 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion in both rear wheel arches

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 May 2010 172,048 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 172,037 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 168,156 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 163,606 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2007 158,323 miles

all four tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2006 148,292 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 148,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R57 FEU is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R57 FEU, 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 R57 FEU registered?

R57 FEU is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R57 FEU safe to buy?

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