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IFZ 4834

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

45,929 mi
Last recorded45,929 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIFZ 4834
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,929 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 459,297 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Nov 2016 45,255 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 42,847 miles

both front shockers has no damping effect

front suspention components corroding

n/s/f tyre feathering inner edge

slight enginer oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 42,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both front shockers has no damping effect

front suspention components corroding

n/s/f tyre feathering inner edge

slight enginer oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,569 miles

Centre Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

n/s/r inner sill and o/s/f outer sill corroded with two holes but not able to fail due to mot specification's

rear coil springs are diffrent spec

Fail 11 Oct 2012 40,569 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

front disc corroded

n/s/r inner sill and o/s/f outer sill corroded with two holes but not able to fail due to mot specification's

rear coil springs are diffrent spec

Pass 8 Nov 2011 39,219 miles

o/s n/s frount dise slitly rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,494 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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IFZ 4834 is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 IFZ 4834, 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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IFZ 4834 is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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