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R665 CMJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,401 mi
Last recorded130,401 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 CMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 130,401 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

corrosion to suspension units

corrosion to underbody and chassis

front cross member corroded and damaged

Fail 1 May 2014 130,395 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

corrosion to suspension units

corrosion to underbody and chassis

front cross member corroded and damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2012 129,695 miles

Air-bag warning light on

N/S/R Tyre cracked

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

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

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

Slight play in steering

Underside of car covered in corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2012 129,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Air-bag warning light on

N/S/R Tyre cracked

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

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

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

Slight play in steering

Underside of car covered in corrosion

Pass 23 May 2011 128,520 miles

NSF & OSF INNER WINGS BADLY CORROADED

Pass 30 Oct 2009 128,516 miles

corroded brake pipes.

damage n/s/f crossmember.

front discs inner surfaces.

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished.

o/s/r handbrake low readings.

rust front chassis legs.

rust front crossmember.

Fail 28 Oct 2009 128,516 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

corroded brake pipes.

damage n/s/f crossmember.

front discs inner surfaces.

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished.

rust front chassis legs.

rust front crossmember.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 127,727 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 127,727 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 126,440 miles

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

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

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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R665 CMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R665 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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R665 CMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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