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R799 UNT

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,894 mi
Last recorded151,894 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 UNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 151,894 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 149,110 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 137,864 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 137,864 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 123,502 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

slight play in front wheel bearings and steering joints...

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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R799 UNT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R799 UNT, 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 R799 UNT registered?

R799 UNT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R799 UNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R799 UNT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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