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H17 MSF

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,588 mi
Last recorded72,588 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 MSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 72,588 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 72,588 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,881 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,444 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,215 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 68,183 miles

Exhaust hitting rear bumper

Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,227 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 64,548 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 61,296 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 57,630 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 57,630 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 56,240 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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H17 MSF is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 110,091 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 H17 MSF, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H17 MSF registered?

H17 MSF is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is H17 MSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 MSF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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