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R905 LUG

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,654 mi
Last recorded145,654 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 LUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 145,654 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 142,641 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 138,676 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 134,640 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 130,612 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 130,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine has a misfire

Pass 23 Apr 2005 127,920 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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R905 LUG is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R905 LUG, 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 R905 LUG registered?

R905 LUG is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R905 LUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R905 LUG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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