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R37 SDA

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,774 mi
Last recorded134,774 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 SDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2010 134,774 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 128,558 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 116,658 miles

Oil leak

cat rattling

engine warning light on

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

small marks in rear no plate

small noise in power steering

Pass 3 Oct 2007 115,842 miles

Engine managment light is on.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside windscreen wash only has one jet working.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside wiper blade is splitting on end of rubber.

Rear seatbelts not tested due to load bay being full.

Rear subframe front mountings are splitting away from steel backing.

Fail 2 Oct 2007 115,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine managment light is on.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside windscreen wash only has one jet working.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside wiper blade is splitting on end of rubber.

Rear seatbelts not tested due to load bay being full.

Rear subframe front mountings are splitting away from steel backing.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 110,895 miles

Engine management light is on.

Fail 27 Sep 2006 110,895 miles

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

Engine management light is on.

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

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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R37 SDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R37 SDA, 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 R37 SDA registered?

R37 SDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R37 SDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R37 SDA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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