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R830 FGD

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,200 mi
Last recorded140,200 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 FGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 140,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

various rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 133,699 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 133,699 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front sidelamp very dim

offside rear inner sidelamp inoperative

Pass 5 Sep 2008 127,908 miles

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

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

o/side rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2008 127,908 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/side rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2007 122,101 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 118,840 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 118,761 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R830 FGD is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R830 FGD, 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 R830 FGD registered?

R830 FGD is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R830 FGD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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