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V318 MAB

2000 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,741 mi
Last recorded142,741 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Omega96,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV318 MAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 142,741 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 142,283 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 141,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 140,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 140,540 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 134,348 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 124,088 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 124,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 115,702 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 115,702 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 105,817 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 105,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 95,542 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 82,413 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 82,413 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Feb 2006 69,034 miles

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

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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V318 MAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V318 MAB, 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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V318 MAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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