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ESK 769

1998 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,658 mi
Last recorded83,658 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Omega108,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESK 769
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 83,658 miles

Engine noisey (cambelt?)

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

Prop shaft couplings perished

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 83,658 miles

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)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Engine noisey (cambelt?)

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

Prop shaft couplings perished

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 83,408 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 83,408 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 81,434 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 79,524 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 79,524 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak

Pass 29 Oct 2008 76,024 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 76,006 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 61,715 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 67,593 miles

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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ESK 769 is a 1998 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ESK 769, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ESK 769?

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What year was ESK 769 registered?

ESK 769 is a 1998 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 24 May 1998.

Is ESK 769 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESK 769 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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