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R908 FBM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,217 mi
Last recorded102,217 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 FBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 102,217 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Nov 2009 102,217 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Nov 2008 99,798 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 99,764 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 95,885 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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R908 FBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue 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 R908 FBM, 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 R908 FBM registered?

R908 FBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R908 FBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R908 FBM 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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