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T131 NCH

1999 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

142,052 mi
Last recorded142,052 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Zafira99,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 NCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 142,052 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 134,808 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2011 134,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 128,447 miles

slight parking brake travel

Fail 30 Nov 2010 128,424 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front brake discs corroded

near side front tyre cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2009 123,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 123,305 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 108,267 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 108,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 95,889 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear brake disc inner faces reduced by corrosion

some imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 9 Oct 2007 95,889 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear brake disc inner faces reduced by corrosion

some imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 18 Oct 2006 79,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center row lap belt webbing slightly damaged

engine oil appears to be over maximum

nearside door mirror incomplete/damaged (rear view restricted but possible)

oil leak

possible fault with catalyst (rattle)

rear brake pads wearing unevenly + very low (nearside)

rear/rear seats stowed away (belts not checked)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 79,021 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center row lap belt webbing slightly damaged

engine oil appears to be over maximum

nearside door mirror incomplete/damaged (rear view restricted but possible)

oil leak

possible fault with catalyst (rattle)

rear brake pads wearing unevenly + very low (nearside)

rear/rear seats stowed away (belts not checked)

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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T131 NCH is a 1999 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T131 NCH, 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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T131 NCH is a 1999 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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