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R742 VRJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,465 mi
Last recorded166,465 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 VRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2009 166,465 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

corrosion to front chassis rails in various places

corrosion to rear chassis rails in various places

corrosion to wheel arches and inner wheel arches in various places

head light lens slightly poor condtion

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s tyre worn close to limit

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2008 160,280 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 160,280 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 152,764 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 144,631 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 134,664 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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R742 VRJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R742 VRJ, 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 R742 VRJ registered?

R742 VRJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R742 VRJ safe to buy?

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