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DCZ 1676

1994 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,429 mi
Last recorded178,429 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Omega119,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 1676
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 178,429 miles

both front jacking points and inner sills well corroded

both rear inner sills well corroded

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2017 178,421 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front jacking points and inner sills well corroded

both rear inner sills well corroded

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

oil leak

rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 3 Nov 2016 173,834 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust rubbers split

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 3 Nov 2016 173,831 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

o/s/r hand brake not working as well as n/s/r

oil leak

rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 21 Oct 2015 167,683 miles

air con die over engine possible leak

oil leak

wipers smear

Fail 19 Oct 2015 167,677 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckles (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air con die over engine possible leak

front brake pads look low

n/s/r tyre on limit needs attention

o/s/r tyre 2mm and perished

oil leak

wipers smear

Pass 3 Nov 2014 161,217 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 155,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 155,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 150,399 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 150,381 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 3 Nov 2011 144,536 miles

front tyres are wearing on edges

rear tyres treads down to 2-3 mm

Pass 26 Oct 2010 138,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2010 138,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 132,622 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 124,174 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 115,336 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 106,248 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 96,708 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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DCZ 1676 is a 1994 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 119,546 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 DCZ 1676, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DCZ 1676 registered?

DCZ 1676 is a 1994 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 8 July 1994.

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