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L179 VGO

1994 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,918 mi
Last recorded163,918 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Omega119,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 VGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 163,918 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 163,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 156,714 miles

car emmits slight blue smoke from exhaust

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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L179 VGO is a 1994 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L179 VGO, 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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What year was L179 VGO registered?

L179 VGO is a 1994 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is L179 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L179 VGO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L179 VGO have outstanding finance?

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