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R971 ULY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,127 mi
Last recorded51,127 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 ULY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 51,127 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,738 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,796 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,162 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,014 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,540 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,838 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 47,838 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 46,657 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,629 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 43,459 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 43,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 41,108 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 40,519 miles

bumper insecure

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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R971 ULY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R971 ULY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R971 ULY registered?

R971 ULY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R971 ULY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R971 ULY shows 14 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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