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V231 GWB

2000 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,608 mi
Last recorded53,608 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Omega96,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 GWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,608 miles

front suspension arm bushes getting weak

rear suspension arm bushes getting worn

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

Fail 2 Jul 2012 53,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front suspension arm bushes getting weak

rear suspension arm bushes getting worn

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,483 miles

brake pipes getting corroded

slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 18 Mar 2010 45,231 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 45,231 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,391 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,989 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,934 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 31,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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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V231 GWB is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V231 GWB, 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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What year was V231 GWB registered?

V231 GWB is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V231 GWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V231 GWB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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