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R749 LUY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,493 mi
Last recorded41,493 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 LUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 41,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering idler arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Surface corrosion to underside chassis and floor

Fail 20 Jul 2026 41,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering idler arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Surface corrosion to underside chassis and floor

Pass 26 Jul 2025 41,292 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering idler arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 24 Jul 2024 41,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering idler arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Surface corrosion to underside body and components

Pass 24 Jul 2023 40,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 40,279 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 39,958 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 39,470 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 38,810 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 38,810 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,893 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 37,000 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside steering idler arm bush

Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,698 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 33,379 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 31,126 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 28,050 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 25,251 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 24,570 miles

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 25 Jul 2010 22,574 miles

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

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear number plate slightly loose

slight exhaust blow at manifold area

Pass 17 Jul 2009 20,398 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills.

Fail 16 Jul 2009 20,386 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,590 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2007 13,267 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 7,470 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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R749 LUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R749 LUY, 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 R749 LUY registered?

R749 LUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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