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YH51 ZHC

2001 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,182 mi
Last recorded87,182 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Omega85,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 ZHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 87,182 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 84,929 miles

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

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

Offside mirror slight damaged

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 84,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside mirror slight damaged

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 82,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 78,524 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs are worn

long travel on handbrake

Fail 13 Jul 2010 78,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs are worn

long travel on handbrake

Pass 23 May 2009 74,891 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2009 74,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 69,862 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2007 65,362 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 65,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 60,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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YH51 ZHC is a 2001 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 85,428 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 YH51 ZHC, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH51 ZHC registered?

YH51 ZHC is a 2001 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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