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R699 UOT

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,715 mi
Last recorded209,715 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 UOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2009 209,715 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 199,396 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 199,368 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 194,295 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 194,295 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 188,820 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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R699 UOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R699 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 R699 UOT registered?

R699 UOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R699 UOT safe to buy?

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