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R376 JBJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,350 mi
Last recorded155,350 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 JBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 155,350 miles

Exhaust has some corrosion

O/S/R lamp lens damaged (taped)

Rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Rear suspension bushes perishing

Fail 30 Aug 2011 155,350 miles

Exhaust has some corrosion

O/S/R lamp lens damaged (taped)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 153,415 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 153,415 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 151,047 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

baffles loose in silencers

windscreen damage not in swept area

Fail 11 Aug 2009 151,047 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

baffles loose in silencers

exhaust heatsheild loose

windscreen damage not in swept area

Pass 21 Aug 2008 148,647 miles

N/S & O/S front inner rear TCA bushes starting to perish

N/S steering idler has some play

Rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2008 148,657 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust heat shields on manifolds loose

N/S & O/S front inner rear TCA bushes starting to perish

N/S steering idler has some play

Rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2007 144,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 138,105 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 137,941 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f fog light inoperative

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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R376 JBJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R376 JBJ, 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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R376 JBJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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