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R299 DGS

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,069 mi
Last recorded155,069 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 DGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 155,069 miles
Pass 10 May 2012
Pass 24 Feb 2011 140,764 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 140,764 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 130,068 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 120,211 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 120,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 112,621 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 112,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 94,286 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 85,083 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor 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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R299 DGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R299 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 R299 DGS registered?

R299 DGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R299 DGS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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