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N494 GLG

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,520 mi
Last recorded126,520 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 GLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 126,520 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 126,516 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 31 Mar 2015 126,409 miles

slight oil leak on engine + rear diff

Pass 4 Apr 2014 125,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 125,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 124,112 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 123,042 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs slight worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 121,764 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 120,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 119,128 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 117,449 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 117,431 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 115,561 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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N494 GLG is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N494 GLG, 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 N494 GLG registered?

N494 GLG is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is N494 GLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N494 GLG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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