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R203 BAE

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,203 mi
Last recorded122,203 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 BAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 122,203 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 122,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 120,169 miles

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

n/s/r shock absorber dust sleeve/shield is loose

o/s/f vertical wishbone bush just starting to split

oil leak(s)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 120,143 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

n/s/r shock absorber dust sleeve/shield is loose

o/s/f vertical wishbone bush just starting to split

oil leak(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 117,673 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 117,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in steering idler

Pass 15 Nov 2007 114,949 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 114,949 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 113,154 miles

both rear tyres low and worn on inner edge

noise from engine at idle

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2005 108,836 miles

both fron tyres getting low and are worn on inner edge

both front brake discs corroding on inner face

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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R203 BAE is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R203 BAE, 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 R203 BAE registered?

R203 BAE is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R203 BAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 BAE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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