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R432 ENJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

117,912 mi
Last recorded117,912 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 ENJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 117,912 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 117,912 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in front tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2008 117,743 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Osf tyre cut on sidewall

Wind screen cracked nsf

Fail 11 Jun 2008 117,743 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracking

Osf tyre cut on sidewall

Wind screen has crack on nsf (out of swept)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 112,519 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

ht lead arcing nearside

Fail 22 Jun 2007 112,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

HT LEAD ARCING LEFT BANK/NEAR SIDE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 102,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 102,696 miles

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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R432 ENJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 R432 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 R432 ENJ registered?

R432 ENJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R432 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R432 ENJ shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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