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R202 ESG

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,558 mi
Last recorded88,558 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 ESG
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 88,558 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 86,732 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 84,520 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 84,469 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 82,011 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 82,011 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 77,458 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 77,446 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 7 Jun 2006 70,418 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 70,418 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 64,235 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 64,235 miles

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

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

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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R202 ESG is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R202 ESG, 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 R202 ESG registered?

R202 ESG is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R202 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R202 ESG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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