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R861 LUY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,391 mi
Last recorded131,391 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 LUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 131,391 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 131,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 122,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 117,151 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front & Rear Doors Corroded,Exhaust Emissions CO Levels High @ 0.20% Fast Idle & 0.29% Natural Idle Speed,Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Tube Insecure.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 113,195 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Seepage Of Oil From Differential Pinion Oil Seal, CO Level High @ 0.16% On Fast Idle, Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Loose, A/C Dye Leaking.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 109,910 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp Aim @ Upper Limit, Auxillary Drive Belt Perished, Nearside Front Fog Lamp Deteriated, Nearside Lower Engine Splash Panel Insecure,Nearside Front Tyre Tread Worn On Inner Edge, Rear Axle Differencial Leaking Oil Onto Exhaust Pipes.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 103,854 miles

Spare Wheel Has Been Fitted To Offside Front <- Spare Wheel Tyre Is Illegal, Nearside & Offside Rear Indicators Colours Now O/K & Advises Left From VT32/114248905307

Fail 4 Nov 2005 103,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn, Offside Rear Door Panel Trim Damaged, Offside Front Bumper Damaged, Offside Front Fog Lamp Deteriated

Offside Headlamp Aim @ Upper Limit, Nearside & Offside Front Exhaust Down Pipes Heat Shields Corroded & Damaged, Rear Differencial Wet With Oil

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

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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R861 LUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol 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 R861 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 R861 LUY registered?

R861 LUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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