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V481 MAB

2000 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,134 mi
Last recorded140,134 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Omega96,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 MAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 140,134 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 140,134 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 126,882 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2012 126,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2010 122,013 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust fouling

wipers smear

Pass 2 Dec 2009 111,620 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 98,165 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 85,108 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 75,876 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 69,553 miles

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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V481 MAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V481 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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What year was V481 MAB registered?

V481 MAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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