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R881 JDD

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,042 mi
Last recorded125,042 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 JDD
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 125,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

exhaust down pipe heat shields loose

footbrake pedal soft

Fail 9 Jul 2013 121,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 121,078 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 118,855 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 119,814 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 119,731 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 119,731 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 119,622 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 119,441 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 119,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 119,219 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 119,219 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 118,454 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 118,454 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
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R881 JDD is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R881 JDD, 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 R881 JDD registered?

R881 JDD is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R881 JDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R881 JDD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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