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T48 MGU

1999 Opel Zafira

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

223,415 mi
Last recorded223,415 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Opel Zafira98,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT48 MGU
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 223,415 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 211,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 207,112 miles

headlamps converter fitted to lamps.

Fail 5 Apr 2018 207,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

headlamps converter fitted to lamps.

Pass 31 May 2017 204,037 miles

o/s rear and n/s rear tyres innerside of tread worn

Fail 31 May 2017 204,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear and n/s rear tyres innerside of tread worn

Pass 31 May 2016 199,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

rear box slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 195,342 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 190,857 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 181,405 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 181,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 174,891 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 167,773 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 167,773 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 163,770 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 163,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira?

Based on 30,915 MOT tests across 2,371 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,494
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,571
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,367
position lamp(s) not working 930
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 791
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T48 MGU is a 1999 Opel Zafira in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 98,643 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Zafira fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T48 MGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T48 MGU registered?

T48 MGU is a 1999 Opel Zafira, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T48 MGU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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