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R39 EDM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,914 mi
Last recorded77,914 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 EDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2007 77,914 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Some led bulbs on center brake lamp inop

Fail 13 Mar 2007 77,914 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Some led bulbs on center brake lamp inop

Pass 29 Mar 2006 72,280 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 72,279 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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R39 EDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R39 EDM, 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 R39 EDM registered?

R39 EDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 29 November 1997.

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