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R665 UOT

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,511 mi
Last recorded116,511 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 UOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 116,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly warped

headlamps not perfect pattern

n/s front tyre close to legal limit

n/s wishbone front bush deteriorating

n/s/f front top suspension mount slight play

o/s/f wishbone inner bush deteriorated

slight play in steering idlers

Fail 9 Aug 2010 116,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly warped

headlamps not perfect pattern

n/s wishbone front bush deteriorating

o/s/f wishbone inner bush deteriorated

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 3 Aug 2009 106,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 101,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 95,162 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 95,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 88,024 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 81,756 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R665 UOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R665 UOT, 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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R665 UOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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