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R490 FGB

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,818 mi
Last recorded53,818 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 FGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 53,818 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all brake pipes

Fail 4 May 2017 53,818 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

all brake pipes

Pass 2 May 2016 50,639 miles

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

Nearside Front bottom arm

Offside Front ball joint

Offside Front bottom arm

oil leak

rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 5 May 2015 50,169 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 49,158 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 49,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Apr 2013 47,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,317 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,864 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,145 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 42,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,983 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 40,983 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 39,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,068 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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R490 FGB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R490 FGB, 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 R490 FGB registered?

R490 FGB is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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