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R849 FGC

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,792 mi
Last recorded142,792 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 FGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 142,792 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2010 142,792 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2009 129,875 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 129,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2008 128,858 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 128,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2007 123,159 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 119,988 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 119,988 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

battery insecure

nails in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cut

oil leak

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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R849 FGC is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol 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 R849 FGC, 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 R849 FGC registered?

R849 FGC is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R849 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R849 FGC 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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