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R590 SBC

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,577 mi
Last recorded160,577 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 SBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 160,577 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 157,555 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 157,408 miles

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 146,556 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 146,494 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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R590 SBC is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R590 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R590 SBC?

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What year was R590 SBC registered?

R590 SBC is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R590 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R590 SBC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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