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R856 UAB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,152 mi
Last recorded126,152 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 UAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 126,152 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wiper blade split on ends

Pass 6 Sep 2012 125,266 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 123,292 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 119,410 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 116,126 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 116,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 112,132 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 112,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 107,599 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 107,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2006 103,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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R856 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R856 UAB, 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 R856 UAB registered?

R856 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R856 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 UAB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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