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V278 YFE

2000 Vauxhall Omega

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

172,733 mi
Last recorded172,733 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Omega96,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 YFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 172,733 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 172,730 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 164,682 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 158,101 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 158,101 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 149,677 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 149,676 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 138,757 miles

rear wheels and tyres different on retest

Fail 7 Dec 2005 138,757 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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V278 YFE is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V278 YFE, 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 V278 YFE registered?

V278 YFE is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V278 YFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V278 YFE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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