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R374 XOJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,338 mi
Last recorded136,338 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 XOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 136,338 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 136,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 135,355 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

abs warning lamp staying on.

engine management lamp staying on.

nearside and offside rear tyre inner treads wearing low-advise renewal.

nearside front tyre inner tread wearing low-advise renewal.

slight inbalance to front brake application/decrease.

Fail 18 Feb 2009 135,351 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

abs warning lamp staying on.

engine management lamp staying on.

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner bushes(front and rear)slightly deteriated.(not resulting in excessive movement.)

nearside and offside rear tyre inner treads wearing low-advise renewal.

nearside front tyre inner tread wearing low-advise renewal.

slight inbalance to front brake application/decrease.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 125,571 miles

very slight signs of wear to nearside steering idler bush

Pass 19 Feb 2007 121,855 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 121,851 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 118,901 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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R374 XOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R374 XOJ, 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 R374 XOJ registered?

R374 XOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R374 XOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R374 XOJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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