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V397 MAB

2000 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,343 mi
Last recorded92,343 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Omega96,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 MAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 92,343 miles

Both front chassis legs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S registration lamp a little dim

N/S/F steering arm dust cover split

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear diff oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 20 Oct 2016 92,337 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner door sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Both front chassis legs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S registration lamp a little dim

N/S/F steering arm dust cover split

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear diff oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 15 Oct 2015 89,725 miles

Headlamps tarnished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F steering arm play in bush BORDERLINE

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

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

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

O/S/F brake pad warning wire adrift

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis leg near crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear differential oil leak

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 23 Oct 2014 86,839 miles

Both headlamps slightly tarnished

Headlight beam pattern a litle poor

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

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

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

O/S/F brake pad wear sensor adrift

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Steering arm has play in N/S/F bush

Pass 22 Oct 2013 84,025 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front chassis slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2013 84,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

offside front chassis slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 81,178 miles

Both front headlamps tarnishing

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F brake pad sensor wire insecure

O/S/F tyre nearly devoid of tread on inner shoulder

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,032 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,251 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 73,251 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 68,861 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 68,855 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 63,709 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2008 63,704 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,252 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oily under vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2006 53,793 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 53,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2005 47,289 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 47,289 miles

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

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 MAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,962cc 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 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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V397 MAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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