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K478 GFL

1993 Opel Omega

Green Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

159,628 mi
Last recorded159,628 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK478 GFL
MakeOpel
ModelOmega
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2009 159,628 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

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

O/S&N/S TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN WALL NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORD

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 158,439 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 158,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 155,158 miles

battery insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2006 155,158 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

battery insecure

How Reliable is the Opel Omega?

Based on 1,115 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,972
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 92
Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 35
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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K478 GFL is a 1993 Opel Omega in Green with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

The most common reason a Opel Omega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K478 GFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Omega typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 33 years old, this Opel Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K478 GFL is a 1993 Opel Omega, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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