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R456 JBM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,054 mi
Last recorded54,054 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 JBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 54,054 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 51,162 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 49,546 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 46,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 44,017 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 44,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 41,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 32,953 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 32,953 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 27,814 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 22,091 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 16,936 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 13,728 miles

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

front discs starting to corrode inner face

n/s front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Fail 7 Nov 2014 13,728 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

front discs starting to corrode inner face

n/s front wishbone rear bush starting to split

Pass 16 Sep 2013 13,102 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 13,098 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 13,075 miles

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

front discs are pitted

n/s/f tyre is cracking

n/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2011 13,055 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 13,055 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,028 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 12,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 12,891 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 12,751 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 12,179 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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R456 JBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R456 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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What year was R456 JBM registered?

R456 JBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R456 JBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 JBM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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