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R638 UAU

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,285 mi
Last recorded132,285 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 UAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 132,285 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 124,655 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 124,655 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 119,273 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 119,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 11,459 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 114,459 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Oct 2005 114,422 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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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R638 UAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R638 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R638 UAU registered?

R638 UAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R638 UAU safe to buy?

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