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R598 PUY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

122,400 mi
Last recorded122,400 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 PUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 122,400 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 28 May 2009 122,398 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 114,711 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f w/washer weak

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 114,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f w/washer weak

Fail 28 Nov 2007 114,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2007 114,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 106,954 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 106,948 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 96,696 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 96,627 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R598 PUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R598 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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R598 PUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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