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797 FPG

1996 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,969 mi
Last recorded221,969 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Omega115,123 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration797 FPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 221,969 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 221,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 208,419 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber mounting split

slight seepage from steering box

Fail 31 Oct 2006 208,400 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

center exhaust rubber mounting split

slight seapage from steering box

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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797 FPG is a 1996 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 115,123 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 797 FPG, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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797 FPG is a 1996 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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