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R743 VNP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,324 mi
Last recorded142,324 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 VNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 142,324 miles

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise corrosion started on rear springs

Advise movement in nearside front steering idler

Advise surface corrosion started in places

Pass 19 Aug 2010 133,042 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 133,042 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

steering idler arm on nearside has slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2009 129,473 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 129,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 121,489 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 112,646 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 107,150 miles

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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R743 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel 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 R743 VNP, 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 R743 VNP registered?

R743 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R743 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R743 VNP shows 8 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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