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BFZ 2482

1998 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,468 mi
Last recorded74,468 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Omega108,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 2482
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 74,468 miles

Front numberplate damaged

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

Nearside Rear body has slight corrosion spare wheel/boot floor holed not structural

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody corroded in several places not holed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 74,468 miles

Front numberplate damaged

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

Nearside Rear body has slight corrosion spare wheel/boot floor holed not structural

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody corroded in several places not holed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 74,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp loose (7.1.2)

Front numberplate damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion spare wheel /boot floor holed not structural (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody corroded in several places, not holed (6.1.B.2)

both headlamps deteriorated not seriously affectting beam image

engine has a misfire

Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,342 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all suspension corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rusty

under body surface corroded but no holes

Pass 30 May 2014 71,308 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 4 Dec 2012 71,137 miles

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

all four brake discs corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear offside tyre perishing

surface corrosion to nearside & offside front chassis

Fail 28 Nov 2012 71,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all four brake discs corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear offside tyre perishing

surface corrosion to nearside & offside front chassis

Pass 26 Oct 2011 70,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s & o/s front brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 19 Oct 2011 70,842 miles

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s & o/s front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2010 68,627 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

o/s/f inner chassis has been repaired

Fail 8 Nov 2010 68,627 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 65,374 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 64,484 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front chassis leg corroding at subframe

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,132 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 59,065 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 59,065 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BFZ 2482 is a 1998 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BFZ 2482, 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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BFZ 2482 is a 1998 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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