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R973 FBM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,429 mi
Last recorded101,429 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 FBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 101,429 miles

Advise thorough service

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

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

Offside front tyre due for replacement

Oil leak from filter housing

Rear tyres shopwing signs of age

Fail 16 Oct 2008 101,428 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise thorough service

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

Offside front tyre due for replacement

Oil leak from filter housing

Rear tyres shopwing signs of age

Pass 16 Aug 2007 88,769 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 74,009 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 72,772 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 72,772 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R973 FBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R973 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 R973 FBM registered?

R973 FBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R973 FBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R973 FBM shows 6 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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