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V296 JRR

1999 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,317 mi
Last recorded116,317 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Opel Zafira98,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 JRR
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 116,317 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 116,316 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 105,685 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 105,685 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 94,335 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 94,335 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 91,918 miles

Oil leak

tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Nov 2011 91,825 miles

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

Oil leak

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2010 89,580 miles

front brake discs rusty

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 86,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty

Fail 17 Dec 2009 86,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2008 83,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres starting to wear on edges

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 12 Dec 2007 78,608 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 70,686 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 61,246 miles

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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V296 JRR is a 1999 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V296 JRR, 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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V296 JRR is a 1999 Opel Zafira, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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