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IIG 2147

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,466 mi
Last recorded48,466 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 2147
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,466 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 47,509 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 47,509 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,996 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 45,721 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

no seat belts fitted as standard on middle row of seats

Fail 20 Nov 2010 45,721 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

no seat belts fitted as standard on middle row of seats

Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,438 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 45,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 42,789 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 42,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 39,639 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 39,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 36,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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IIG 2147 is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 IIG 2147, 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 IIG 2147 registered?

IIG 2147 is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is IIG 2147 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIG 2147 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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