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R896 CKG

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,723 mi
Last recorded139,723 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 CKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2009 139,723 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 139,723 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 137,822 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 137,822 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 137,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 137,178 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 128,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear exhaust rubbers requires adjustment †

diff oil leak and oil around air con pump

slight wear in n/s steering idler

Pass 25 Aug 2005 108,857 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 108,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads due for replacement

heavy edge wear on both front tyres

o/s/r tyre worn below 2mm tread depth

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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R896 CKG is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R896 CKG, 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 R896 CKG registered?

R896 CKG is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R896 CKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R896 CKG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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