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J70 JCW

1998 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,617 mi
Last recorded82,617 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Omega108,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 JCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 82,617 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 76,704 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 76,703 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 69,275 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 69,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 61,693 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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J70 JCW is a 1998 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 108,005 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 J70 JCW, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J70 JCW registered?

J70 JCW is a 1998 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J70 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 JCW shows 6 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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