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R479 XON

1997 Opel Omega

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,989 mi
Last recorded127,989 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Opel Omega144,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 XON
MakeOpel
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 127,989 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

light underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2015 126,851 miles

both front tyres show age related cracks

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2014 125,579 miles

all tyres show age related cracks

Pass 25 Mar 2013 124,793 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 124,390 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 124,390 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 122,238 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 116,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 109,291 miles

Both front tyres unevenly worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 102,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 94,664 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 94,604 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 86,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2005 86,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Opel Omega?

Based on 1,115 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,972
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 92
Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 35
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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R479 XON is a 1997 Opel Omega in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Opel Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 144,633 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Omega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R479 XON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Omega typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Opel Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R479 XON is a 1997 Opel Omega, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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