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R915 SER

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,017 mi
Last recorded141,017 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 SER
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 141,017 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 138,522 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 129,405 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 125,603 miles

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Feb 2006 125,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

P/S/S/JOINTS NO VIEW UNDERTRAY /O/S/F/B/PPIPE CORRODE /R/DISCS WORN N/VIEW F/PADS B/F/BOT/W/B//REAR BUSHES WORN /F/BOX SEC CORRODED

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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R915 SER is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel 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 R915 SER, 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 R915 SER registered?

R915 SER is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R915 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R915 SER 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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