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DLZ 8344

1996 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,607 mi
Last recorded149,607 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Omega115,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 8344
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 149,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 147,780 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 147,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 146,520 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion both rear door sills-plastic sill trims fitted restricting view

Pass 18 Nov 2019 145,242 miles

engine management light illuminated indicating fault

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

sill trims fitted restricting view

Pass 6 Dec 2018 143,280 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (n/s/r also beginning to deteriorate) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 139,762 miles

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

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

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

rear centre seat belt missing but within requirements due to 3 point harness belts fitted either side

Fail 23 Nov 2017 139,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

non statutory centre rear lap belt missing

Pass 10 Dec 2016 137,621 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 13 Nov 2015 136,144 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 135,304 miles

play in steering system

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

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

Pass 27 Nov 2013 133,626 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 133,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 132,325 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 130,657 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 130,657 miles

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

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

very bad oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 127,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front headlights have poor patterns

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 125,798 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 124,596 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 124,596 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 123,853 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2008 123,853 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

wiper blades split

Pass 22 Jan 2007 123,190 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 122,407 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

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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DLZ 8344 is a 1996 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DLZ 8344, 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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DLZ 8344 is a 1996 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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