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R858 SPX

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,208 mi
Last recorded105,208 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 SPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 105,208 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 96,998 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 85,608 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 85,591 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

NS&OS suspension wishbone inner bushes deteriorating.[no signs of excessive movement at present]

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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R858 SPX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R858 SPX, 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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How do I check the history of R858 SPX?

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What year was R858 SPX registered?

R858 SPX is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R858 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R858 SPX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R858 SPX have outstanding finance?

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