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RTM 358W

1999 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,721 mi
Last recorded143,721 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Zafira99,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTM 358W
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 143,721 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear outer sill area damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2010 128,734 miles

Both front jacking points damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front side view mirror cracked

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

Steering wheel slightly rough

Fail 19 Feb 2010 128,734 miles

Both front jacking points damaged

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front side view mirror cracked

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

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

Steering wheel slightly rough

Pass 24 Oct 2009 121,679 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 121,637 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front inner cv boot insecure

nearside front tyre close to 1.6mm

Pass 24 Feb 2009 105,674 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2009 105,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 92,612 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 76,542 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 76,416 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 87,999 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 65,487 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 86,002 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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RTM 358W is a 1999 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RTM 358W, 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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RTM 358W is a 1999 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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