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R409 CNH

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,309 mi
Last recorded144,309 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 CNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 144,309 miles

Bad oil leak

Bonnet pull handle detached

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Hi level stop lamp not working

Nearside front brake wear indicator detached

Nearside front tyre cracking between tread

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

Offside front inner wheel arch in front of suspension corroding

Plastic cover sills fitted

Power steering slightly lumpy on idle

Fail 3 Dec 2012 144,210 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bad oil leak

Bonnet pull handle detached

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Hi level stop lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake wear indicator detached

Nearside front tyre cracking between tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front inner wheel arch in front of suspension corroding

Offside front tyre very worn to inner edge

Plastic cover sills fitted

Power steering slightly lumpy on idle

Pass 5 Dec 2011 139,069 miles

bonnet release lever insecure

for previous advisories see test number 258238921354

number plate lamp slightly insecure

repairs to o/s rear inner sill heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Nov 2011 138,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlamp beam images poor

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both rear inner sills

heavy corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

nearside rear tyre perished

rear registration plate slightly loose

Pass 6 Nov 2010 133,170 miles

inner and outersills rusting and frt innerwheel arches

o/s frt tyre inneredge worn

poor image on headlights

rear pads wearing

sill covers fitted

slight rust to rear brake pipes

Fail 5 Nov 2010 133,165 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

inner and outersills rusting and frt innerwheel arches

o/s frt tyre inneredge worn

poor image on headlights

rear pads wearing

sill covers fitted

slight rust to rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Nov 2009 126,736 miles

o/s inner sill corroded n/s/f cassis corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2008 121,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre won on outer edge

Fail 23 Nov 2007 115,016 miles

Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

both outter sills coroded

front tyres wearing outter edges close to limits

Pass 23 Nov 2007 115,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

both outter sills coroded

front tyres wearing outter edges close to limits

Pass 24 Nov 2006 108,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o.s.r sill coroded slightly

o.s.r tyre wearing centre of tyre

reverse lights inop

slight play both front hubs

Fail 24 Nov 2006 108,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o.s.r sill coroded slightly

o.s.r tyre wearing centre of tyre

reverse lights inop

slight play both front hubs

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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R409 CNH is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R409 CNH, 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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R409 CNH is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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