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R337 MJM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,373 mi
Last recorded162,373 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 MJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 162,373 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front headlamp patterns weak due to frosting of the headlamp glass.

n/s wiper not clearing

slight brake binding on the n/s/r wheel.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 162,373 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s wiper not clearing

slight brake binding on the n/s/r wheel.

vehicle running very rough and lumpy.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 159,984 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 159,978 miles

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 153,367 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 9 Aug 2007 153,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

underbody & b/pipes starting to corrode.discs & pads poor condition.o/s/r brake slight bind.

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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R337 MJM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R337 MJM, 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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R337 MJM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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