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R852 CGS

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,945 mi
Last recorded83,945 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 CGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 83,945 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil leak to differential

plastic sill covers fitted

rear discs corroded and scored

rear inner sills corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

slight bind to o/s rear brake

Fail 11 Aug 2009 83,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak to differential

plastic sill covers fitted

rear discs corroded and scored

rear inner sills corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

slight bind to o/s rear brake

Fail 20 Jun 2009 83,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both rear flexi brake hose furrells corrided

corrision underside of vechile

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2008 81,110 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 81,110 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 71,159 miles

front tyre treads low on inner edge

unable to clearly see thickness of rear brake pads

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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R852 CGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R852 CGS, 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 R852 CGS registered?

R852 CGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R852 CGS safe to buy?

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