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R986 FBM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,733 mi
Last recorded148,733 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 FBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 148,733 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 148,665 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 145,886 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 139,333 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 134,186 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seat belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2019 133,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 133,873 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 133,552 miles

both front tyres wear out in side /not visible cord wire

Pass 17 Dec 2016 133,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 131,874 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 130,628 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 129,474 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 127,372 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 124,153 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 122,074 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 118,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 114,736 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 111,229 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 106,318 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 100,938 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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R986 FBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R986 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 R986 FBM registered?

R986 FBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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