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R765 VJN

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

172,544 mi
Last recorded172,544 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 VJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2008 172,544 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 172,544 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 158,936 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 158,936 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 144,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 17 Feb 2006 144,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 16 Feb 2006 144,732 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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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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R765 VJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R765 VJN, 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 R765 VJN registered?

R765 VJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R765 VJN shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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