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R582 ULK

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,038 mi
Last recorded157,038 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 ULK
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 157,038 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 157,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 153,646 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 153,646 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs scored

suspension soft

Pass 5 Nov 2009 149,747 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Fail 10 Dec 2008 149,732 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 149,732 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 142,084 miles

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

O/S/R TYRE 3MM CENTRE TREAD

Pass 11 Nov 2006 125,463 miles

Front tyres on legal limit.

Pass 18 Nov 2005 113,288 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 113,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exaust rusty at the rear

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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R582 ULK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R582 ULK, 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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R582 ULK is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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