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R691 UOT

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,685 mi
Last recorded101,685 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 UOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 101,685 miles

both main metal brake pipes rusted at reat end

both sides front chassis rusted

both sides rear chassis rusted to excess at rear

both sides rear lower large suspension subframe mounting bushes worn to excess

engine has a slight missfire

offside outer sill rusted at rear

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

vehicle tested when wet

Fail 30 Dec 2009 101,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both main metal brake pipes rusted at reat end

both sides front chassis rusted

both sides rear chassis rusted to excess at rear

both sides rear lower large suspension subframe mounting bushes worn to excess

offside outer sill rusted at rear

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

vehicle tested when wet

Pass 26 Aug 2008 100,010 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2006 82,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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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R691 UOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green 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 R691 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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What year was R691 UOT registered?

R691 UOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R691 UOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R691 UOT 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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