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R714 DBJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

122,200 mi
Last recorded122,200 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 DBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 122,200 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 122,199 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front tyre is low on the inner edge

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded and will soon need replacing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 116,652 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 116,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 109,081 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 109,075 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

light wiper marks on windscreen

Fail 16 Jan 2008 108,989 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/f,tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2006 99,237 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 99,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2005 90,008 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 90,008 miles

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

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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R714 DBJ 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 45.5%.

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 R714 DBJ, 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 R714 DBJ registered?

R714 DBJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R714 DBJ shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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