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P422 EJO

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,160 mi
Last recorded148,160 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 EJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 148,160 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn

sill kit fitted

under tray diesel soaked

Fail 27 Apr 2012 143,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 143,472 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 141,720 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 139,982 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 137,053 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 133,087 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 127,391 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 127,391 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 121,511 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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P422 EJO is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 110,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P422 EJO, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P422 EJO registered?

P422 EJO is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P422 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P422 EJO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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