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R315 JBM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,836 mi
Last recorded147,836 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 JBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 147,836 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 146,994 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 141,410 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 141,410 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 145,284 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 145,284 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 140,538 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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R315 JBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc 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 R315 JBM, 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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How do I check the history of R315 JBM?

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What year was R315 JBM registered?

R315 JBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R315 JBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R315 JBM 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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