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R883 LRX

1997 Opel Omega

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,684 mi
Last recorded120,684 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Opel Omega144,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 LRX
MakeOpel
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 120,684 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2006 113,843 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyre walls slightly cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2006 113,843 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyre walls slightly cracked

How Reliable is the Opel Omega?

Based on 1,115 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,972
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 92
Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 35
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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R883 LRX is a 1997 Opel Omega in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Opel Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 144,633 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 Opel Omega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R883 LRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Omega typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Opel Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R883 LRX registered?

R883 LRX is a 1997 Opel Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R883 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R883 LRX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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