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R683 OUY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,008 mi
Last recorded133,008 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 OUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 133,008 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 129,629 miles

engine oil leak

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight corrosion to rear flexi ferrules

Pass 17 Oct 2006 123,367 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 123,333 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

condition of both wishbone rear bushes borderline

condition of front discs borderline

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to off side front brake pipe borderline

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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R683 OUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 2,498cc petrol 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 R683 OUY, 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 R683 OUY registered?

R683 OUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R683 OUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R683 OUY 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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