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R348 MEH

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,852 mi
Last recorded166,852 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 MEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 166,852 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 166,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corosion on brake pipes

corosion on chassis legs

corosion underneath floor front to rear

slight corosion on springs and shockers

slight oil leak

slight play on links

Pass 6 Oct 2010 165,604 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 165,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 161,320 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 156,761 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 156,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2007 152,385 miles

slight white smoke on fast idle

Pass 3 Oct 2006 143,430 miles

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

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

slight white smoke on fast idle

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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R348 MEH is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R348 MEH, 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 R348 MEH registered?

R348 MEH is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R348 MEH safe to buy?

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