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R399 RFC

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,436 mi
Last recorded131,436 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 RFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 131,436 miles

Both rear springs soft wrong or faulty ?? Only just hold car clear of bump stops

Fail 9 Jan 2010 131,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear springs soft wrong or faulty ?? Only just hold car clear of bump stops

Pass 15 Jan 2009 125,053 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 125,053 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 117,062 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 117,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 106,786 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 106,786 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 93,838 miles

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

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

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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R399 RFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R399 RFC, 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 R399 RFC registered?

R399 RFC is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R399 RFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R399 RFC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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