CarVerify

Free Car Check

R870 ENW

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Beige Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,188 mi
Last recorded157,188 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 ENW
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 May 2014 157,188 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak on diff

Pass 14 May 2013 152,895 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 150,373 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 147,407 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 May 2010 144,113 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 139,872 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 134,386 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 128,420 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 128,420 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 122,074 miles

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
Full Vauxhall Omega reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R870 ENW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R870 ENW, 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

How do I check the history of R870 ENW?

You can check the full history of R870 ENW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R870 ENW registered?

R870 ENW is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R870 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 ENW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R870 ENW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R870 ENW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.