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R513 SBC

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,099 mi
Last recorded133,099 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 SBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2007 133,099 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 133,099 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2006 125,734 miles

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 125,734 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R513 SBC is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R513 SBC, 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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R513 SBC is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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