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R601 UAU

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Lpg 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,657 mi
Last recorded119,657 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 UAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 119,657 miles

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

exhaust system detereating

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

offside front tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 10 Nov 2007 118,301 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 118,264 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 104,749 miles

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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R601 UAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,962cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R601 UAU, 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 R601 UAU registered?

R601 UAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R601 UAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 UAU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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