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V427 MJB

1999 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,417 mi
Last recorded82,417 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Opel Zafira98,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV427 MJB
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 82,417 miles

advise brake pad warning illuminated

advise condition of rear numberplate

Fail 30 Jul 2012 82,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise brake pad warning illuminated

advise condition of rear numberplate

engine management light goes on and off

Pass 4 Aug 2011 67,777 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 67,750 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,062 miles

brake warning light stays wires broken

Fail 27 Jul 2010 61,062 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake warning light stays wires broken

Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,048 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 56,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 46,359 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 46,359 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 40,258 miles

2ND AND 3RD ROW SEATBELTS NOT TESTED BECAUSE OF CHILD SEATS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V427 MJB is a 1999 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V427 MJB, 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 V427 MJB registered?

V427 MJB is a 1999 Opel Zafira, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V427 MJB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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