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V717 XJO

2000 Vauxhall Omega

Gold Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

143,844 mi
Last recorded143,844 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Omega96,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 XJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 143,844 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 18 May 2013 143,814 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 140,960 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 140,960 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 129,282 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak from engine bay

Fail 1 Mar 2011 129,280 miles

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine management light on dash

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak from engine bay

Pass 5 Feb 2010 120,346 miles

Nearside front tyre Roadstone 235/45ZR17 8-8-8 mm

Nearside rear tyre Roadstone 235/45ZR17 8-8-8 mm

Offside front tyre Roadstone 235/45ZR17 8-8-8 mm

Offside rear tyre Roadstone 235/45ZR17 8-8-8 mm

Under bonnet covers fitted visibility restricted

Fail 1 Feb 2010 120,346 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre Linglong 235/45ZR17 4-6-2 mm

Nearside rear tyre Wanli 235/45ZR17 3-3-1.6 mm

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

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

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

Offside front tyre Linglong 235/45ZR17 4-6-2 mm

Offside rear tyre Wanli 235/45ZR17 3-3-2 mm

Under bonnet covers fitted visibility restricted

Pass 28 Jan 2009 110,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 102,878 miles

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

diff oil leaks

engine oil leaks

Fail 13 Feb 2008 102,878 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

diff oil leaks

engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Feb 2007 93,195 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 93,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 82,230 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 82,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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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V717 XJO is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega in Gold with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V717 XJO, 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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V717 XJO is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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