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R861 UKY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,508 mi
Last recorded105,508 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 UKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 105,508 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 105,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,395 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 85,397 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 84,097 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

UNABLE TO EXAMINE OUTER SILL PANALS(PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 84,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

UNABLE TO EXAMINE OUTER SILL PANALS(PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,620 miles

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

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALLS OF O/S FRONT TYRE (TYRE CORDS NOT EXPOSED)/SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF N/S FRONT CHASSIS LEG AROUND STEERING IDLER ANCHORAGE(SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 82,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALLS OF O/S FRONT TYRE (TYRE CORDS NOT EXPOSED)/SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF N/S FRONT CHASSIS LEG AROUND STEERING IDLER ANCHORAGE(SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,023 miles

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

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

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF N/S RONT CHASSIS MEMBER AROUND STEERING IDLER (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 81,023 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF N/S RONT CHASSIS MEMBER AROUND STEERING IDLER (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 79,180 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 79,179 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 76,731 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 76,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 74,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 74,181 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 71,207 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 68,488 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 65,575 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 65,575 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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)

SLIGHT DETERIORATION OF BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES

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 UKY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UKY, 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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R861 UKY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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