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V331 EJA

1999 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,998 mi
Last recorded129,998 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Opel Zafira98,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 EJA
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 129,998 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 129,998 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 119,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 119,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear heatshield insecure

service brake and parking brake low effert offside rear

Fail 4 Oct 2012 112,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear of offside sill damaged [ prob by incorrect jack placement ]

Pass 4 Oct 2012 112,279 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear of offside sill damaged [ prob by incorrect jack placement ]

Pass 26 Sep 2011 103,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear view mirror holding case is damaged and is not fully secure

rear wiper blade rubber has split

Pass 27 Sep 2010 95,715 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres featherd to outer edges.

heavy lip on front discs.

slight blow from front section of exhaust, front flexi joint in poor condition and rear exhaust.

surface corrosion to front sub-frame.

surface corrosion to rear coil springs.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 95,715 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres featherd to outer edges.

heavy lip on front discs.

slight blow from front section of exhaust, front flexi joint in poor condition and rear exhaust.

surface corrosion to front sub-frame.

surface corrosion to rear coil springs.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 87,490 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s front mirror loose [damaged ]

Fail 24 Sep 2009 87,490 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front mirror loose [damaged ]

Pass 13 Sep 2008 79,151 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 72,185 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 72,011 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 59,783 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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V331 EJA is a 1999 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V331 EJA, 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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V331 EJA is a 1999 Opel Zafira, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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