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R778 VRJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,896 mi
Last recorded135,896 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 VRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 135,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front bumper has slight insecurity

Fail 16 Jul 2010 135,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front bumper has slight insecurity

Pass 14 Jul 2009 131,545 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 14 Jul 2009 131,545 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Jul 2008 127,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

evidence of coolant leak/coolant around radiator

osr tyre inner sidewall worn but not to cords

Fail 18 Jul 2008 127,472 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

evidence of coolant leak/coolant around radiator

osr tyre inner sidewall worn but not to cords

Fail 25 Jul 2007 122,317 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 122,317 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 116,913 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 116,913 miles

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

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

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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R778 VRJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R778 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 R778 VRJ registered?

R778 VRJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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