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R808 CDA

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

216,480 mi
Last recorded216,480 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 CDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 216,480 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 208,458 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 208,458 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 201,930 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 201,930 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 183,948 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 183,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 169,190 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 30 May 2006 169,190 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

o/s park brake return spring broken

park brake close to the end of reserve travel

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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R808 CDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R808 CDA, 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 R808 CDA registered?

R808 CDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R808 CDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R808 CDA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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