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R121 MTN

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,699 mi
Last recorded126,699 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 MTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 126,699 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 126,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 124,265 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall has small splits

Pass 26 Nov 2007 119,958 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 119,958 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 114,614 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 114,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 108,327 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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R121 MTN is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R121 MTN, 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 R121 MTN registered?

R121 MTN is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R121 MTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 MTN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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