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R348 PNP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

190,624 mi
Last recorded190,624 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 PNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 190,624 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 179,226 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 165,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 150,840 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 150,301 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 131,873 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 131,832 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2006 111,426 miles

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 PNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PNP, 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 PNP registered?

R348 PNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R348 PNP safe to buy?

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