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R235 DGS

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,029 mi
Last recorded112,029 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 DGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 112,029 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 111,961 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 111,961 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2014 111,799 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 111,655 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 111,454 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 111,454 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 110,983 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 109,461 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 107,928 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 105,536 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2007 100,505 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 94,562 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 94,562 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is 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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R235 DGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R235 DGS, 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 R235 DGS registered?

R235 DGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R235 DGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 DGS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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