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V452 EWH

1999 Opel Zafira

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

68,352 mi
Last recorded68,352 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Opel Zafira98,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV452 EWH
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light illuminated

gear box leaking oil

various other brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2012 68,320 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,267 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rattle from engine and n/s rear tyre looks low pressure

Fail 11 Nov 2011 65,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

rattle from engine and n/s rear tyre looks low pressure

Pass 12 Jun 2010 58,197 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2010 58,197 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs pitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 48,797 miles

O/s rear tyre sidewall kerbed

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 48,797 miles

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

O/s rear tyre sidewall kerbed

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 43,483 miles

Both n/s tyre sidewalls kerbed

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 38,485 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 38,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

abs lamp stayed on initial start but then performed correctly

Pass 15 Nov 2005 33,485 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 33,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V452 EWH is a 1999 Opel Zafira in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 V452 EWH, 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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V452 EWH is a 1999 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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