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W488 YGA

2000 Opel Omega

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,570 mi
Last recorded66,570 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Opel Omega88,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 YGA
MakeOpel
ModelOmega
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 66,570 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 66,567 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2015 65,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 65,201 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front no.plate slightly damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2014 63,378 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

front no.plate slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust section heavily corroded and holed at joining sections

oil leak at engine

Pass 5 Jun 2012 58,471 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,203 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 30 May 2011 56,203 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

oil leak at engine

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,050 miles

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

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 26 May 2009 47,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 41,944 miles

fuel filter slightly corroded.

Pass 29 May 2007 34,667 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 34,667 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,338 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Omega?

Based on 1,115 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,972
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 92
Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 35
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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W488 YGA is a 2000 Opel Omega in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Opel Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 88,801 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Omega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W488 YGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Omega typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Opel Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W488 YGA is a 2000 Opel Omega, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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