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V397 KAN

2000 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,612 mi
Last recorded164,612 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Omega96,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 KAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 164,612 miles

Both rear indicators showing slightly white

Corrosion to OSR metal brake pipe

Front brake pads worn

NSR tyre worn on outer edge

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

OSR tyre worn on inner edge & slightly perished

Screen wipers slightly poor

Fail 15 Jun 2017 164,589 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear indicators showing slightly white

Corrosion to OSR metal brake pipe

Front brake pads worn

NSR tyre worn on outer edge

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

OSR tyre worn on inner edge & slightly perished

Screen wipers slightly poor

Pass 2 Jun 2016 163,831 miles

Backbox poorly secured

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Engine oil leak

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Slight play in N/S steering idler

Fail 2 Jun 2016 163,831 miles

Backbox poorly secured

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Engine oil leak

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Slight play in N/S steering idler

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 163,337 miles

Both inner and outter cv gaitors deteriated

Exhaust mounting rubber missing from backbox

Exhaust mounting rubber split on backbox

Front chassis legs corroded

Front discs in poor condition

Front inner brake pads getting low

N/S/R tyre wearing on outter edge

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak from engine

Slight movement in O/S/F top strut mounting

Fail 5 Jun 2015 163,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both inner and outter cv gaitors deteriated

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Exhaust mounting rubber missing from backbox

Exhaust mounting rubber split on backbox

Front chassis legs corroded

Front discs in poor condition

Front inner brake pads getting low

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak from engine

Slight movement in O/S/F top strut mounting

Pass 14 May 2014 162,158 miles

1 rear exhaust hanger missing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear lamp slightly damaged

patches of rust under vehicle

Fail 7 May 2014 162,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

1 rear exhaust hanger missing

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear lamp slightly damaged

patches of rust under vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2013 160,818 miles

Battery poorly secured

O/S head lamp washer operation poor

Rear exhaust box hanger x 1 missing

Slight corrosion to O/S/R front to rear metal brake pipe

Slight movement in O/S/F top strut mount

Slight wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2012 159,046 miles

Corrosion to N/S/F & front to rear metal brake pipes

O/S/F anti-roll bar link rod rubber in slightly poor condition

O/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

Rear exhaust rubber hanger x 1 missing, but system is secure

Pass 18 Mar 2011 157,017 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 157,017 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 153,652 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 151,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 141,542 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 141,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 131,815 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 131,815 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 122,447 miles

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

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

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

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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V397 KAN is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V397 KAN, 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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V397 KAN is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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