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R292 SBM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

265,930 mi
Last recorded265,930 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 SBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 265,930 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 265,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 257,588 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 248,904 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 248,899 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 236,660 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 222,348 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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R292 SBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R292 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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What year was R292 SBM registered?

R292 SBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R292 SBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R292 SBM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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