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R298 XOO

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,357 mi
Last recorded117,357 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 XOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 117,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 112,046 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 112,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 107,359 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 103,066 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

temp repair made to n/s/r indicator lens

Pass 7 Mar 2006 98,331 miles

slight rust to front discs..

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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R298 XOO is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R298 XOO, 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 R298 XOO registered?

R298 XOO is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R298 XOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 XOO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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