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Y743 HKV

2000 Vauxhall Omega

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,623 mi
Last recorded95,623 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Omega96,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY743 HKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 95,623 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 95,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 93,875 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,897 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre unevenly worn

Advise O/S/R tyre unevenly worn

Fail 22 Jul 2010 32,897 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise N/S/R tyre unevenly worn

Advise O/S/R tyre unevenly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2009 90,350 miles

coolant and oil leaks from engine

movement in nearside steering idler

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2009 85,915 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 85,915 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 78,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 78,754 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 71,441 miles

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

back box coroded

Pass 22 Feb 2006 64,281 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 64,281 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y743 HKV is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y743 HKV, 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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Y743 HKV is a 2000 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 9 September 2000.

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