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R88 GAV

1999 Vauxhall Zafira

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,222 mi
Last recorded102,222 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Zafira99,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 GAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 102,222 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 99,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 94,299 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 91,150 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,222 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 87,059 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 85,397 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 85,397 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 81,314 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,957 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 74,957 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 68,513 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,713 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 55,843 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 48,761 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 42,101 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,021 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,884 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,747 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,689 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,042 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,492 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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R88 GAV is a 1999 Vauxhall Zafira in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R88 GAV, 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 R88 GAV registered?

R88 GAV is a 1999 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is R88 GAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 GAV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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