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R356 JWR

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,783 mi
Last recorded167,783 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 JWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2008 167,783 miles

near side rear tyre getting close to legal limits

Fail 14 Nov 2008 167,782 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

near side rear tyre getting close to legal limits

Pass 30 Nov 2007 161,487 miles

off side and near side front lower suspension arm bushes wearing

off side and near side front shocks leaking

off side and near side rear shocks rusting

slight play at near side front wheel

Pass 24 Nov 2006 154,041 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes wearing

both front shocks leaking

main beam switch wearing

oil leaks

Pass 29 Nov 2005 145,628 miles

exhaust blowing in several places

front number plate damaged

headlamp main beam to dip switch worn

near side front shock starting to leak

off side rear tyre tread seperating

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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R356 JWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R356 JWR, 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 R356 JWR registered?

R356 JWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R356 JWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R356 JWR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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