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R758 EBF

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,055 mi
Last recorded98,055 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 EBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 98,055 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 97,995 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 97,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 97,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 94,954 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2005 92,260 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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R758 EBF is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 R758 EBF, 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 R758 EBF registered?

R758 EBF is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R758 EBF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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