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A15 GOY

1996 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,733 mi
Last recorded108,733 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Omega115,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 GOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 108,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads and rear pads getting low

Fail 7 Jan 2012 108,733 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads and rear pads getting low

Pass 10 Jan 2011 103,346 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 103,306 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 97,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 91,069 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 83,229 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 73,444 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 70,384 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 70,384 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A15 GOY is a 1996 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 A15 GOY, 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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A15 GOY is a 1996 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 16 September 1996.

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