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R513 CMJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,020 mi
Last recorded135,020 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 CMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 135,020 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 128,514 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 122,334 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 112,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion started on inner sills and rear chassis

unable to check outer sills as bodykit fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2009 112,353 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion started on inner sills and rear chassis

unable to check outer sills as bodykit fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2008 107,532 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 107,532 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 102,500 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 102,496 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 97,178 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 97,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R513 CMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R513 CMJ, 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 R513 CMJ registered?

R513 CMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R513 CMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R513 CMJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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