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R405 ENJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,783 mi
Last recorded93,783 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 ENJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2009 93,783 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

play in track rod end outter end

Pass 28 Jul 2008 120,898 miles

30 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 22 Jun 2007 83,027 miles

engine oil leaks evidet- rocker cover gasket leaking- oil level low

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs worn and pads low

front washers misaligned

front wishbone arm rear bushes split 40-50%

offside rear door check strap loose

prop centre mount worn

rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion underside

Pass 6 Jul 2006 77,737 miles

both front wishbone arm, rear bushes worn/perished

n/s/f brake disc inner face corroded

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

slight play in steering box

Fail 5 Jul 2006 77,737 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

INNER FACE OF NEARSIDE DISC,POOR CONDITION.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM(LIMIT SET @ 1.6MM)

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT,REAR WISHBONE BUSHES WORN/PERISHED.

PLAY IN STEERING BOX.

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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R405 ENJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R405 ENJ, 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 R405 ENJ registered?

R405 ENJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R405 ENJ safe to buy?

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