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NKZ 8851

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,432 mi
Last recorded141,432 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKZ 8851
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 141,432 miles

n/s/f side light dim,n/s/f tyre wearing on inside shoulder,o/s/r brake pipe corroded,n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2010 141,430 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f side light dim,n/s/f tyre wearing on inside shoulder,o/s/r brake pipe corroded,n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 134,934 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 134,934 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 131,175 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 131,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 123,734 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 123,734 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

2 front tyres nearing legal limits

Pass 9 Aug 2006 119,729 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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NKZ 8851 is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NKZ 8851, 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 NKZ 8851 registered?

NKZ 8851 is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is NKZ 8851 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKZ 8851 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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