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R497 MMJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,729 mi
Last recorded116,729 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 MMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 116,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 116,729 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2007 110,009 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 110,009 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 101,300 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN, †ALL INDICATORS PALE

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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R497 MMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,962cc 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 R497 MMJ, 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 R497 MMJ registered?

R497 MMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R497 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R497 MMJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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