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V701 FFP

2000 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

148,730 mi
Last recorded148,730 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Omega96,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV701 FFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 148,730 miles

both rear road springs corroded

hand brake travel close to no reserve

mild blow front pipe flexi of exhaust

n/s/f tyre on limit inner tread

n/s/r tyre slight miss shape inner and outer tread

o/s & n/s/f chassis legs starting to corrode

o/s & n/s/r inner sill soft and corroding

o/s/r metal brake pipe from flexi to caliper corroding

o/s/r tyre on limit inner tread

slight play n/s/f inner steering arm

unable to check o/s & n/s outer sills due to body kit / sill covers

Fail 24 Oct 2013 148,413 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre showing uneven wear

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

offside & nearside rear suspension areas under wheel arches showing corrosion

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2013 148,239 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r & n/s/f tyres worn on edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 141,939 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f check strap missing

steering idel has slight play

Fail 18 Oct 2012 141,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f check strap missing

steering idel has slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2011 135,903 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 135,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 129,877 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 129,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 125,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 119,859 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre low on tread.Nearside rear shockabsorber damp.

Outer sills have plastic covers fitted.Small chip in zone A of windscreen.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 119,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre low on tread.Nearside rear shockabsorber damp.

Outer sills have plastic covers fitted.Small chip in zone A of windscreen.

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 115,632 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 110,292 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 105,488 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 105,488 miles

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

both front chassis corroding around idler arms.rear indicators fading to white

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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V701 FFP is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V701 FFP, 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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V701 FFP is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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