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R182 FYJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,850 mi
Last recorded158,850 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 FYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 158,850 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 146,166 miles

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

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted restricted access

Fail 12 Nov 2007 146,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted restricted access

Pass 13 Nov 2006 130,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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

offside front anti roll bar link pin top ball joint boot split.

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection.

Pass 11 Nov 2005 115,888 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 115,888 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre below limit on inner edge.

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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R182 FYJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R182 FYJ, 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 R182 FYJ registered?

R182 FYJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R182 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R182 FYJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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