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R736 CMJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,283 mi
Last recorded101,283 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 CMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

start of corrosion n/s/f chassis

Pass 18 Feb 2014 101,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

covers fitted to sills

headlamps deteriorated giving poor beam images

start of corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r sills

Fail 14 Feb 2013 101,233 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both headlamps deteriorated

n/s in front bumper insecure

start of corrosion both rear sills

Pass 14 Feb 2013 101,233 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

n/s in front bumper insecure

start of corrosion both rear sills

Pass 15 Feb 2012 100,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlamp washers not working

Pass 23 Feb 2011 100,068 miles

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

front discs slight pitting

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2011 100,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs slight pitting

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 99,417 miles

covers fitted to sills

Fail 11 Feb 2010 99,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted to sills

Pass 12 Feb 2009 98,922 miles

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 10 Mar 2008 98,108 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

covers fitted to both sills

Fail 5 Mar 2008 98,104 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 8 Mar 2007 96,858 miles

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

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

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 27 Feb 2006 95,735 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

covers fitted to both sills

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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R736 CMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R736 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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R736 CMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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