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A12 GAM

1998 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,327 mi
Last recorded41,327 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Omega108,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 41,327 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 40,863 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 40,583 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 40,267 miles

slight inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre,

Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,445 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,901 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 38,898 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,150 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,405 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,588 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 35,852 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 35,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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A12 GAM is a 1998 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 108,005 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 A12 GAM, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 GAM registered?

A12 GAM is a 1998 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is A12 GAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 GAM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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