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V238 HVU

2000 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,836 mi
Last recorded105,836 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Omega96,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 HVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 105,836 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

HEAVY OIL LEAK.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Unable to access rear seats to check seats, belts and latches.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 91,160 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

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)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2012 91,158 miles

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 78,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 63,620 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,805 miles

rear tyres low on inner edges

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 20 Nov 2009 49,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear tyres low on inner edges

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,439 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,332 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 34,701 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,010 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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V238 HVU is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V238 HVU, 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 V238 HVU registered?

V238 HVU is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V238 HVU safe to buy?

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