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228 NAA

1997 Vauxhall Omega

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

186,137 mi
Last recorded186,137 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Omega110,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration228 NAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2025 186,137 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 186,125 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 186,105 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 186,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are heavy greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 185,392 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 185,392 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 184,415 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 183,702 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 182,649 miles

Handbrake lever travel high.

Slight play in n/s/f inner steering idler.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 180,067 miles

Both front windscreen washers weak.

Handbrake lever travel becoming high.

Nearside front tyre below 1.6mm legal limit on its outer edge.

Rear brake pads have 3-4mm of lining left.

Slight play in nearside inner steering idler.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 176,191 miles

Nearside front inner steering idler slight play in bushes.

Slight misting off oil on nearside front shock absorber.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 173,094 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 170,157 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 170,154 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 165,577 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2011 165,577 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2010 160,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

adivse tank damp

Pass 4 Sep 2009 157,025 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 155,553 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 152,707 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 152,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 148,872 miles

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

poss fuel tank leak

Pass 7 Sep 2005 144,705 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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228 NAA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 228 NAA, 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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228 NAA is a 1997 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is 228 NAA safe to buy?

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