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R492 AGX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,467 mi
Last recorded84,467 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 AGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,467 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,085 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 79,772 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 79,770 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 Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 77,613 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 75,681 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 72,100 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 72,100 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 68,022 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 65,868 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 63,722 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 63,722 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 61,412 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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R492 AGX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R492 AGX, 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 R492 AGX registered?

R492 AGX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 10 August 1997.

Is R492 AGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R492 AGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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