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R601 CMJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,863 mi
Last recorded98,863 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 CMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 98,863 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 96,008 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 92,535 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 92,535 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 85,603 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 85,494 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 76,965 miles

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

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

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

headlight patterns very poor

Pass 4 Mar 2008 76,965 miles

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

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

headlight patterns very poor

Pass 6 Mar 2007 66,442 miles

front discs worn

headlight patterns poor

Fail 6 Mar 2007 66,442 miles

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

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

front discs worn

headlight patterns poor

Pass 2 Mar 2006 58,066 miles

front discs worn

repair on exhaust

wear on nearside front track rod end

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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R601 CMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc 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 R601 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 R601 CMJ registered?

R601 CMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R601 CMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 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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