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Y185 HVY

2001 Opel Omega

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,799 mi
Last recorded111,799 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Opel Omega95,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 HVY
MakeOpel
ModelOmega
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 111,799 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 111,761 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 105,182 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 105,142 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,412 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 95,412 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front + rear number plates have honey comb background

rear diff weaping

surface corrosion to exhaust system

tow bar removed

Fail 22 Mar 2012 76,578 miles

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

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

front + rear number plates have honey comb background

rear diff weaping

surface corrosion to exhaust system

tow bar removed

Pass 4 Feb 2011 72,960 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 69,098 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2009 64,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 59,864 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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Y185 HVY is a 2001 Opel Omega in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Opel Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 95,412 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 Opel Omega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y185 HVY, 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 25 years old, this Opel Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y185 HVY is a 2001 Opel Omega, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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