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T166 GRO

1999 Opel Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,090 mi
Last recorded51,090 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Opel Omega104,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT166 GRO
MakeOpel
ModelOmega
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

neraside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,419 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,134 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 43,134 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box has damage

Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 36,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,421 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 30,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

How Reliable is the Opel Omega?

Based on 1,115 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,972
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 92
Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 35
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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T166 GRO is a 1999 Opel Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Opel Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,256 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 Opel Omega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T166 GRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Omega typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Opel Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T166 GRO?

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What year was T166 GRO registered?

T166 GRO is a 1999 Opel Omega, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T166 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T166 GRO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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