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A13 DOV

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,014 mi
Last recorded108,014 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 DOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 108,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded ail (2.4.C.1b) Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 103,457 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

battery slight insecure

coil spring corroded ail (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2016 103,457 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

battery slight insecure

coil spring corroded ail (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2015 100,898 miles

Battery slight insecure.

Front Windscreen cracked but not in view of driver.

Nearside Front Tyre slight worn inner tread edge.

steering track rods drop link slight play.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 99,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text BOTH NUMBER PLATE (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play IDLER ARM (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

CENTRE EXHAUST NOISY

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 99,045 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 90,756 miles

Centre exhaust noisy

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 90,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre exhaust noisy

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 86,224 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 82,207 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 79,139 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 76,435 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 76,435 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 73,097 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 73,084 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 70,683 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 70,097 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 69,507 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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A13 DOV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 A13 DOV, 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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A13 DOV is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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