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R774 CGS

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,687 mi
Last recorded85,687 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 CGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2011 85,687 miles

Front bumper insecure

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear lower door panel corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 85,687 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

nearside rear lower door panel corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 84,796 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted and corroded

nearside rear lower door panel corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 80,106 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 79,960 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 75,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R774 CGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,962cc 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 R774 CGS, 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 R774 CGS registered?

R774 CGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R774 CGS 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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