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GL55 RCU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,747 mi
Last recorded79,747 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 RCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 79,747 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,647 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 73,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,006 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 65,557 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 61,333 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

One bulb not working in centre rear stop lamp.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 61,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

One bulb not working in centre rear stop lamp.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,838 miles

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

One bulb in centre stop light not working.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 57,838 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

One bulb in centre stop light not working.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,516 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 54,508 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,313 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 46,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,328 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 29,636 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,636 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 26,603 miles

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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GL55 RCU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,067 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 GL55 RCU, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GL55 RCU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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