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B16 SCB

1996 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,671 mi
Last recorded153,671 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Omega115,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 SCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 153,671 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 153,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2006 147,547 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 147,517 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/r wheel rim buckled

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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B16 SCB is a 1996 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 115,123 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 B16 SCB, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B16 SCB registered?

B16 SCB is a 1996 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B16 SCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 SCB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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