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L163 UAV

1994 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,110 mi
Last recorded123,110 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Omega119,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL163 UAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 123,110 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and rear chassis corroded both sides

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 13 Jul 2011 112,607 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 110,914 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2010 110,914 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2009 108,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 108,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 107,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 107,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 106,586 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 105,324 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 105,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L163 UAV is a 1994 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 119,546 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 L163 UAV, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L163 UAV is a 1994 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 23 June 1994.

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