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K11 FHM

1998 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

145,180 mi
Last recorded145,180 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Omega108,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 FHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 145,180 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 143,339 miles

engine oil leak present

Pass 7 Feb 2020 141,491 miles

both front lower arm bushes are starting to pop out. (worn)

both front tyres are ON the legal limt. (bald on inner edges)

chassis has slight corrossion to front and rear sections

oil and coolant leaks present

Fail 8 Jan 2020 141,490 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f lower arm bush starting to come out

oil and coolant leaks present

Pass 18 Dec 2018 138,079 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 134,768 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 134,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 130,371 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 126,257 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 122,412 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 117,950 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 113,531 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 107,502 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 101,153 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 95,731 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 89,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 82,301 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 75,368 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 67,771 miles

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

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

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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K11 FHM is a 1998 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 108,005 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 K11 FHM, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K11 FHM registered?

K11 FHM is a 1998 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is K11 FHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K11 FHM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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