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R805 SBM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,618 mi
Last recorded102,618 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 SBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 102,618 miles

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

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

ns front door mirror very slightly cracked

ns rear seat belt catch slightly stiff working at time of test

ns/os outer sills very slightly corroding

Fail 10 May 2010 102,616 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

ns front door mirror very slightly cracked

ns rear seat belt catch slightly stiff working at time of test

ns/os outer sills very slightly corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2010 101,568 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 97,357 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 93,705 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 87,924 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 84,179 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R805 SBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R805 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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R805 SBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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