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V203 MBM

2000 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,597 mi
Last recorded131,597 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Omega96,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 MBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 131,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 131,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 129,054 miles

windscreen of damage

Fail 5 Jan 2016 129,054 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper loose (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen of damage

Pass 24 Nov 2014 125,739 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to offisde front of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 122,620 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs worn and corroded

front wipers poor

small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2012 119,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 119,709 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 114,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 107,826 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 107,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 104,232 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 101,035 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 101,035 miles

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

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

Both lower arm rear bushes starting to split

O/s/f front tyre worn very low on inner edge and n/s/f tyre worn very low on outer edge

O/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

Oil all over engine

Rear brake balance poor

Rear of exhaust system very rusty

Slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 9 Mar 2007 92,571 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 83,155 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 82,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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V203 MBM is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V203 MBM, 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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V203 MBM is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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