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T578 KCL

1999 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,702 mi
Last recorded175,702 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Omega102,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT578 KCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2016 175,702 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Engine Leaking Oil

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 169,186 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 169,111 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 163,264 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside park brake effort low

steering box damp

vehice emits smoke

Pass 19 Sep 2013 157,622 miles

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

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

all rear brake pipes greased

both front antirollbar links have slight play

both inner sills corroding at rear of vehicle

front brake discs corroded and in poor condition on inner faces

offside inner wing corroding

offside rear tyre uneven wear

steering box damp with oil

suspect corrosion to outer sills but coverd in plstic trim

unable to fully inspect welding due to body sealnt

Fail 16 Sep 2013 157,602 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear brake pipes greased

both inner sills corroding at rear of vehicle

front brake discs corroded and in poor condition on inner faces

offside inner wing corroding

offside rear tyre uneven wear

steering box damp with oil

suspect corrosion to outer sills but coverd in plstic trim

Pass 28 Sep 2012 152,563 miles

all other brake pipes greased

Fail 25 Sep 2012 152,543 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

all other brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Sep 2011 147,047 miles

general corrosion to chassis and underbody

nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre close to wear limit

nearside track rod end has slight play

rear brake pipes coated with grease. front pipes starting to corrode

Fail 21 Sep 2011 147,043 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

general corrosion to chassis and underbody

nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre close to wear limit

nearside track rod end has slight play

rear brake pipes coated with grease. front pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Oct 2010 141,711 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

EXHAUST HAS SLIGHT BLOW ON FLEXI JOINT ON CAT PIPE

FRONT INNER WINGS STARTING TO CORRODE

OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY

REAR INDICATORS TURNING WHITE

Pass 20 Aug 2009 133,614 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 125,634 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 116,962 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 116,752 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear pads getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2006 105,927 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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T578 KCL is a 1999 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 102,241 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 T578 KCL, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T578 KCL is a 1999 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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