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R825 AMJ

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Grey Petrol 24980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

139,943 mi
Last recorded139,943 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 AMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine24,980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2009 139,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 139,692 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 139,692 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2006 138,370 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 May 2006 138,370 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R825 AMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Grey with a 24,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R825 AMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R825 AMJ registered?

R825 AMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R825 AMJ safe to buy?

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