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R196 JGJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,671 mi
Last recorded161,671 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 JGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2007 161,671 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 161,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 148,892 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 123,533 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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R196 JGJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R196 JGJ, 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 R196 JGJ registered?

R196 JGJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R196 JGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 JGJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R196 JGJ have outstanding finance?

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