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R232 SBM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,223 mi
Last recorded124,223 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 SBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 124,223 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 120,566 miles

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

Head lamps deteriorated

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

N/S/R wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 120,566 miles

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

Head lamps deteriorated

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

N/S/R wheel arch corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 116,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Front link rod dust cover split

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2014 113,142 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 113,099 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 110,181 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 106,299 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 100,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Aug 2010 94,831 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly water stained

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 1 Aug 2009 90,469 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 85,692 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 82,924 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 78,907 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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R232 SBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R232 SBM, 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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R232 SBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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