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R219 MWP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,370 mi
Last recorded65,370 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 MWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,370 miles

nsr shocker in poor condition

tow bar towing ball has been removed

Fail 26 Mar 2012 65,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nsr shocker in poor condition

tow bar towing ball has been removed

Pass 4 Apr 2011 59,602 miles

slight play n/s steering idler

Fail 4 Apr 2011 59,602 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,604 miles

n/s/f fog lamp holed

slight damage front no plate

Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,194 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 48,194 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 39,888 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,636 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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R219 MWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R219 MWP, 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 R219 MWP registered?

R219 MWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R219 MWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R219 MWP shows 9 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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