MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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off side rear door does not open
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
front brake calipers appear to be partially seized advice a brake service
off side rear door does not open
Advise thorough underbody rustproofing.
Exhaust system in poor condition - will require replacement before next MOT
Vehicle bodywork in poor condition - advise attention
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BODY & FLOOR/PAN CORRODED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED
GENERAL CONDITION IS POOR
HAND/BRAKE TRAVEL
Advise thorough underbody rustproofing
Corrosion developing in all doors requires attention to prevent further deterioration
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advise thorough underbody rustproofing
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Corrosion developing in all doors requires attention to prevent further deterioration
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
pipes split under bonnet vacum /secondry /oil pipes
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?
Based on 680,295 MOT tests across 93,349 vehicles.
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R494 SBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R494 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 R494 SBM registered?
R494 SBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R494 SBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R494 SBM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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