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R885 APP

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,525 mi
Last recorded141,525 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 APP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2012 141,525 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 135,995 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 128,771 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 124,314 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 118,480 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit

rear air shok absorbers perrished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2006 113,239 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 106,449 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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R885 APP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R885 APP, 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 R885 APP registered?

R885 APP is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R885 APP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 APP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R885 APP have outstanding finance?

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