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GAZ 5912

1996 Vauxhall Omega

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

115,970 mi
Last recorded115,970 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Omega115,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 5912
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2013 115,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 111,696 miles

battery insecure

front reg. plate cracked.

o/s rear to "T" peice connector brake pipe corroded.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 111,694 miles

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

battery insecure

front reg. plate cracked.

o/s rear to "T" peice connector brake pipe corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 103,978 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 103,739 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 99,013 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel long

rear number plate detiriated

Pass 16 Mar 2010 99,013 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel long

rear number plate detiriated

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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GAZ 5912 is a 1996 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 GAZ 5912, 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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What year was GAZ 5912 registered?

GAZ 5912 is a 1996 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is GAZ 5912 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAZ 5912 shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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