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R640 PUY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,023 mi
Last recorded164,023 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 PUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 164,023 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 156,157 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn on the egdes Slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 156,080 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both Front Tyres Worn on the egdes Slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 146,726 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2006 143,000 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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R640 PUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R640 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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What year was R640 PUY registered?

R640 PUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R640 PUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R640 PUY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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