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R510 SBM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,266 mi
Last recorded94,266 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 SBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 94,266 miles

Front brake discs pitted

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated close to excess

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2011 94,266 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs pitted

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated close to excess

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2010 89,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Some play in n/s/f steering idler. May require attention soon.

Some rust on several metal brake pipes. May require attention soon.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 89,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Some play in n/s/f steering idler. May require attention soon.

Some rust on several metal brake pipes. May require attention soon.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 84,996 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside front headlamp pattern poor

Pass 8 Dec 2008 80,920 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2007 78,439 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 78,439 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 72,019 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 67,036 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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R510 SBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R510 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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R510 SBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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