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V242 FOD

2000 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,382 mi
Last recorded104,382 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Omega96,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 FOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 104,382 miles

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

hand brake needs adjusting

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Feb 2009 104,329 miles

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes in poor condition

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

exhaust noisy

front discs corroded and worn

front pads low

heavy oil leak

near side front tyre 1.6mm

off side front tyre 2mm

rear pads low

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 29 Feb 2008 100,174 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2008 100,174 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 93,885 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 87,030 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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V242 FOD is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V242 FOD, 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 V242 FOD registered?

V242 FOD is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V242 FOD shows 6 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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