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R642 KBM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,926 mi
Last recorded100,926 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 KBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2007 100,926 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 98,086 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 98,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bad engine oil leak †engine smoking(blue smoke) and only just passed emissions test †vehicle fitted with wrong wheels/tyres(from a vectra)

exhaust blow from manifold?front pipe area and bracket rattling on manifold

front cooling fan noisey †nail n/s/r tyre †both rear tyre treads getting low

front windscreen wipers not clearing very well †front windscreen washer jets need cleaning out/adjusting †front numberplate cracked †both rear indicators going white †auxillary belt starting to crack

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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R642 KBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R642 KBM, 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 R642 KBM registered?

R642 KBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R642 KBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R642 KBM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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