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BJ51 DRO

2001 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,384 mi
Last recorded98,384 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Omega85,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 DRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 98,384 miles

ABS pump damp, no leaks visible

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear handbrake slow to perform

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 98,384 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

ABS pump damp, no leaks visible

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear handbrake slow to perform

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 98,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Beam bush slightly worn.

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

Nearside Rear Beam bush slightly worn.

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

Nearside Steering idler bush slight play.

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

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

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,255 miles

Coolant leak.

Nearside Front Steering idler ahs slight play.

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut but no cords exposed at time of test.

Nearside Rear Beam bush slightly worn.

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

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

Offside Rear Beam bush slightly worn.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension components corroded.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 89,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering idler ahs slight play.

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut but no cords exposed at time of test.

Nearside Rear Beam bush slightly worn.

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

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

Offside Rear Beam bush slightly worn.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 85,030 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 85,018 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 84,742 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,526 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 84,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 82,037 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 80,391 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 80,308 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 78,104 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 78,081 miles

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

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

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

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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BJ51 DRO is a 2001 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 85,428 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 BJ51 DRO, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ51 DRO is a 2001 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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