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R59 UAB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,166 mi
Last recorded150,166 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 UAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 150,166 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 150,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 143,427 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 137,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 125,586 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 125,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 113,041 miles

handbrake has a lot of travel

Fail 12 Jul 2007 113,041 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake has a lot of travel

nsr handbrake return spring missin

Pass 14 Jul 2006 100,859 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 100,859 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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R59 UAB 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 60%.

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 R59 UAB, 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 R59 UAB registered?

R59 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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