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P9 FAR

1999 Vauxhall Zafira

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,849 mi
Last recorded104,849 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Zafira99,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 FAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,849 miles

all coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipes forming rsut

genaral corrosion forming under sides

n/s rear brake pipe forming rust

Fail 13 Aug 2014 104,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipes forming rsut

genaral corrosion forming under sides

n/s rear brake pipe forming rust

Pass 20 Aug 2013 97,625 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 97,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Both sills have surface rust.

Cooling fan not working.

Nearside front doorstep rusty.

Nearside rear seat belt buckle damaged.

Offside front chassis rail getting rusty.

Offside front shock absorber damp.

Offside front sidelight getting dull.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 92,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 92,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 86,899 miles

front exhaust section in poor condition/front discs in poor conditon

Fail 26 Jul 2011 86,899 miles

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

front exhaust section in poor condition/front discs in poor conditon

Fail 13 Jul 2011 86,520 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2010 80,232 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 80,232 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2009 74,632 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 74,632 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,783 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 70,729 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 67,617 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 64,252 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 64,252 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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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P9 FAR is a 1999 Vauxhall Zafira in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 99,722 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 P9 FAR, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P9 FAR registered?

P9 FAR is a 1999 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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