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R249 EDL

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,793 mi
Last recorded150,793 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 EDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 150,793 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 146,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 140,757 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 134,855 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 129,124 miles

Both rear steel brakepipes to flexi's rusty

Exhaust frontpipe heat shield loose

Offside parking brake performance could be better

headlamp pattern just visible and headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 9 Apr 2008 122,503 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2007 116,762 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 111,597 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 111,563 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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R249 EDL is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R249 EDL, 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 R249 EDL registered?

R249 EDL is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R249 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 EDL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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