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J33 ENG

1998 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,686 mi
Last recorded119,686 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Omega108,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 ENG
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 119,686 miles

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

osf rack arm has slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2009 114,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n.s.f. door has rust spots

o.s.r. door has rust spots

Fail 7 Jul 2009 114,857 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n.s.f. door has rust spots

o.s.r. door has rust spots

Pass 5 Jul 2008 109,028 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 109,028 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 99,656 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 99,656 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2006 87,629 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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J33 ENG is a 1998 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J33 ENG, 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 J33 ENG registered?

J33 ENG is a 1998 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is J33 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 ENG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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