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R604 SBM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,780 mi
Last recorded153,780 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 SBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2008 153,780 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Jan 2008 153,780 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Jan 2007 147,071 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 147,071 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 137,597 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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R604 SBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc 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 R604 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 R604 SBM registered?

R604 SBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R604 SBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R604 SBM 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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