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AF51 VUP

2001 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,449 mi
Last recorded81,449 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Zafira89,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 VUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 81,449 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

engine noise from drivebelt area

front brake discs poor

left hand horn push inoperative

nearside sill panel damaged

offside front suspension strut top mounting worn

rear shock absorbers damp

spare wheel carrier empty

Fail 18 Dec 2017 81,447 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Braking system leaking nearside rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

engine noise from drivebelt area

front brake discs poor

imbalance between rear brakes

left hand horn push inoperative

nearside sill panel damaged

offside front suspension strut top mounting worn

rear shock absorbers damp

spare wheel carrier empty

Fail 14 Nov 2017 81,444 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe leading to nearside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various leaks (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust fouling body

front brake discs corroded

imbalance between rear brakes

left hand horn push inoperative

nearside sill panel damaged

nearside steering rack gaitor damp

noise from drive belt general area

offside front suspension strut top mounting worn

offside rear and nearside rear shock absorbers damp

offside washers poorly aimed

oil seepage

spare wheel carrier empty

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 4 May 2016 74,303 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 71,252 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 71,252 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,900 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 66,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 58,306 miles

Drivers door mirror repaired

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,306 miles

Drivers door mirror repaired

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,920 miles

Drivers door mirror repaired

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,705 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 53,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

both rear tyre walls perishing

Fail 21 Dec 2009 50,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 50,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2008 48,720 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Oct 2007 45,964 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 38,363 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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AF51 VUP is a 2001 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 89,385 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 Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF51 VUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF51 VUP is a 2001 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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