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P422 XUM

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,030 mi
Last recorded157,030 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 XUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 157,030 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 157,030 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight corrosion on rear sill

Pass 30 Oct 2010 152,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front headlamp lenses are cloudy but not affecting beam image

nearside front steering idler arm bush has slight movement

slight travel on the handbrake lever

Pass 11 Aug 2009 146,829 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 144,390 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 136,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak

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 XUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XUM, 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 XUM registered?

P422 XUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P422 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P422 XUM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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