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M50 GSN

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,429 mi
Last recorded90,429 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 GSN
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 90,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread nearside worn smooth but still within limits

rubber mounting missing from rear washer silencer

Fail 2 Jun 2011 90,429 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread nearside worn smooth but still within limits

rubber mounting missing from rear washer silencer

Pass 25 May 2010 89,221 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 89,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 86,902 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 86,902 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 84,494 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 84,494 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 82,509 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 82,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 80,013 miles

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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M50 GSN is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M50 GSN, 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 M50 GSN registered?

M50 GSN is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M50 GSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 GSN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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