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HIG 5298

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,046 mi
Last recorded57,046 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 5298
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 57,046 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers fitted over n/side and o/side outer sills

slight play in n/side steering idler

Fail 8 Feb 2024 57,036 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded between o/side rear flexible hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded between rear 3 way union and n/side rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe between middle and rear silencers holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers fitted over n/side and o/side outer sills

slight play in n/side steering idler

Pass 15 Feb 2023 56,495 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 55,427 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 53,089 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 53,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 51,681 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 51,680 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 50,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,179 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 48,888 miles

both front wipers torn

Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 46,135 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 45,250 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 May 2012 45,250 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,582 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,930 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,175 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner & outter edges.

N/S/R/Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

O/s & N/S rear tyres close to legal limit.

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 36,928 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 33,563 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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HIG 5298 is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HIG 5298, 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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HIG 5298 is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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