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V198 GWE

2000 Vauxhall Omega

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,947 mi
Last recorded126,947 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Omega96,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 GWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 126,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 126,763 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 122,197 miles

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

fuel filter corroded but not leaking at time of test

various body work damage

Fail 19 Nov 2009 112,154 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

fuel filter corroded but not leaking at time of test

various body work damage

Pass 21 Nov 2008 118,738 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 118,738 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 115,394 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 115,394 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 105,252 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 105,252 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 94,520 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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V198 GWE is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,432 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 V198 GWE, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V198 GWE is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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