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V279 ETO

2000 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,583 mi
Last recorded114,583 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Omega96,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 ETO
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2017 114,583 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake pads close to minimum of 1.5mm

Rear chassis rails, rear inner sills, and Nearside rear outer sill corroding

Rear ends of front to rear brake pipes corroding

Sill covers fitted, so only partial inspection of sills.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 111,657 miles

Headlight aim patterns very poor

Nearside front chassis rail corroding ( inner wheel arch )

Offside front chassis rail corroding ( under vehicle )

Various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2016 111,657 miles

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

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

Headlight aim patterns very poor

Nearside front chassis rail corroding ( inner wheel arch )

Offside front chassis rail corroding ( under vehicle )

Various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2015 106,846 miles

Both headlight aim patterns poor

Corrosion to ;- Both rear outer sills, Nearside front chassis rail/inner arch, Offside front chassis rail/cross-member

Fail 10 Jun 2015 106,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both headlight aim patterns poor

Corrosion to ;- Both rear outer sills, Nearside front chassis rail/inner arch, Offside front chassis rail/cross-member

Pass 19 Jun 2014 102,845 miles

corrosion starting various places

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

various metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2014 102,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

corrosion starting various places

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

various metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2013 98,486 miles

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

corrosion starting to n/s/f chassis within inner wheel arch area

front brake discs poor condition (corroded)

handbrake lever travels a long way but not to stop

n/s/r outer wheel arch corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2013 98,486 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

corrosion starting to n/s/f chassis within inner wheel arch area

front brake discs poor condition (corroded)

handbrake lever travels a long way but not to stop

n/s/r outer wheel arch corroding

rear silencer poor condition (corroded)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 94,602 miles

Corrosion starting to o/s/f chassis 30cms of front subframe front mounting

Rear silencer split at inlet pipe (not blowing) & rattling

Slight damage to front no plate

rear subframe front mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Jun 2012 94,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion starting to o/s/f chassis 30cms of front subframe front mounting

Rear silencer split at inlet pipe (not blowing) & rattling

Slight damage to front no plate

rear subframe front mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jun 2011 87,508 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Fail 16 Jun 2011 87,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

O/S/R coil spring corroding

front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2010 81,971 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 79,685 miles

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

slight corrosion front chassis

Pass 9 Feb 2009 72,076 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front number plate is cracked

nearside rear tyre is perished on outer wall

Pass 8 Feb 2008 67,957 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 67,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 61,924 miles

diff front seal weeping

Pass 15 Feb 2006 56,833 miles

14% Imbalance at front brakes.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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V279 ETO is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V279 ETO, 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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V279 ETO is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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