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J66 HOW

1998 Vauxhall Omega

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,779 mi
Last recorded126,779 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Omega108,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 HOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 126,779 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

windscreen damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2015 126,744 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

windscreen damaged

Fail 15 May 2014 125,425 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 125,425 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 124,296 miles

FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT, SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE,

Pass 24 May 2012 123,891 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

battery insecure

bonnet struts wearing

Fail 24 May 2012 123,891 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

bonnet struts wearing

Pass 13 May 2011 123,311 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 123,311 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 121,408 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 121,403 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 117,544 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 111,729 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 104,913 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 104,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 94,651 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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J66 HOW is a 1998 Vauxhall Omega in Green with a 2,962cc 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 J66 HOW, 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 J66 HOW registered?

J66 HOW is a 1998 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J66 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J66 HOW shows 16 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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