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V228 NVY

1999 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,563 mi
Last recorded97,563 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Zafira99,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 NVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,563 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 97,560 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 94,686 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 94,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 90,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front subframe and suspension arms have surface corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 84,655 miles

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

all rear brake pipes have been covered in grease

Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,608 miles

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

engine has a oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,690 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 78,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,035 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 76,690 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,873 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,985 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 64,975 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 61,038 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 61,038 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,987 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 50,742 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 50,742 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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V228 NVY is a 1999 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V228 NVY, 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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V228 NVY is a 1999 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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