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P837 JRJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,736 mi
Last recorded61,736 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 JRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 61,736 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,553 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 61,550 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 61,242 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,881 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,537 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,795 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 58,715 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 57,650 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 56,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P837 JRJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P837 JRJ, 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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How do I check the history of P837 JRJ?

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What year was P837 JRJ registered?

P837 JRJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P837 JRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P837 JRJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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