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R645 RUY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,369 mi
Last recorded67,369 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 RUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2014 67,369 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,369 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,110 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 61,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,974 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,406 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,308 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 53,308 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,628 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 41,617 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 41,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre bold inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,772 miles

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)

both centre silencers noisy

front discs corroded

rear blade split

Pass 13 Nov 2006 37,684 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 34,807 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 34,807 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate loose but not hanging off. † †nearside outer sill trim loose. † †vaccum pipes in contact with alternator drive belt.

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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R645 RUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R645 RUY, 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 R645 RUY registered?

R645 RUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R645 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R645 RUY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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