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R973 ULY

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,049 mi
Last recorded105,049 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 ULY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 105,049 miles

Minor body corrosion

Minor underside surface corrosion

Minor wear to edges of both front tyres

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 102,941 miles

Minor body corrosion

Minor underside surface corrosion.

Minor wear to edges of both front tyres.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 102,941 miles

Minor body corrosion

Minor underside surface corrosion.

Minor wear to edges of both front tyres.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 97,703 miles

Both Front exhaust pipe shields Deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2015 94,172 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 93,129 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 91,014 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 88,297 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,541 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 84,541 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 81,519 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 81,519 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 78,790 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

os centre exhast baffels broken

Pass 6 Aug 2008 74,117 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 70,008 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 64,830 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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R973 ULY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R973 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.

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What year was R973 ULY registered?

R973 ULY is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R973 ULY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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