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IIG 2148

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,573 mi
Last recorded42,573 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 2148
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 42,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 42,352 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,193 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 40,926 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack on front and rear number plates

Fail 23 Nov 2010 40,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack on front and rear number plates

Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,432 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 40,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,106 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 35,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,297 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 31,297 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 25,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outter edges

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

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 2148 is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 2148, 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 2148 registered?

IIG 2148 is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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The MOT history for IIG 2148 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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