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R502 FGB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

70,586 mi
Last recorded70,586 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 FGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 70,586 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 70,586 miles

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

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)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 60,078 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 60,058 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2006 59,920 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R502 FGB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R502 FGB, 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 R502 FGB registered?

R502 FGB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R502 FGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 FGB shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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