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R230 CGS

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,318 mi
Last recorded150,318 miles
Recorded on22 May 2006
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 CGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2006 150,318 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 150,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R230 CGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R230 CGS, 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 R230 CGS registered?

R230 CGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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