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N14 OCT

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,669 mi
Last recorded99,669 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 OCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 99,669 miles

advise all exhaust rubber mountings perished

advise 205/55/r16 tyres to front and 225/55/16 tyres to rear

advise child seat fitted to near side rear seat,unable to inspect adult seat belt

advise front brake discs corroded and worn

advise metal brake pipes starting to corrode

advise near side door mirror glass damaged

advise slight damage to near side front tyre outter side wall

Fail 28 Jun 2010 99,668 miles

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

advise 205/55/r16 tyres to front and 225/55/16 tyres to rear

advise all exhaust rubber mountings perished

advise child seat fitted to near side rear seat,unable to inspect adult seat belt

advise front brake discs corroded and worn

advise metal brake pipes starting to corrode

advise near side door mirror glass damaged

advise slight damage to near side front tyre outter side wall

Pass 3 Jul 2009 94,845 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 91,588 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 81,221 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 72,619 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 70,514 miles

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

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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N14 OCT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N14 OCT, 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 N14 OCT registered?

N14 OCT is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is N14 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N14 OCT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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