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R562 MMJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,004 mi
Last recorded121,004 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 MMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 121,004 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 117,446 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 117,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 111,896 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 111,921 miles

Inner Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 105,801 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 98,233 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 88,034 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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R562 MMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R562 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 R562 MMJ registered?

R562 MMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R562 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R562 MMJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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