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JRZ 8471

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,383 mi
Last recorded65,383 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRZ 8471
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 65,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 64,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 64,908 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 63,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake effort just met requirements

Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 53,606 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,488 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,307 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front & rear discs worn & rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,220 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 51,220 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,673 miles

PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING IDLER ARM

REAR DISCS WORN SLIGHTLY

Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,782 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 May 2010 44,876 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 42,828 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 40,878 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front registration plate deteriorating.

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly.

power steering pump noisy.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,869 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,797 miles

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

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

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

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Pass 7 Jul 2005 31,510 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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JRZ 8471 is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JRZ 8471, 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 JRZ 8471 registered?

JRZ 8471 is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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