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V524 FPF

1999 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,122 mi
Last recorded170,122 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 FPF
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Comfort 16V
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 170,122 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 170,122 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 156,435 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 148,624 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 141,584 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 141,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 135,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

o/s/f tyre side wall in poor condition

oil is low

Pass 23 Sep 2014 135,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

o/s/f tyre side wall in poor condition

oil is low

Pass 19 Sep 2013 128,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r tyre tread cracked

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 128,957 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r tyre tread cracked

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 123,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 121,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 114,951 miles

Both external mirrors loose but still secure

Engine oil leaks

Engine undertray fitted

Front and rear discs are worn, lipped and corroded

Rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2009 107,259 miles

engine under tray fitted & insecure

rear brake discs are worn and lipped

rear seats are folded down and belts are not checked

Fail 16 Feb 2009 107,071 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

engine under tray fitted & insecure

rear brake discs are worn and lipped

rear seats are folded down and belts are not checked

Pass 5 Dec 2007 91,380 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 80,002 miles

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2005 699,950 miles

excessive play in steering rack inner joint n/s

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Comfort 16V?

Based on 1,803 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
7,389
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96
Brake pipe excessively corroded 89
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 62
position lamp(s) not working 57
coil spring broken 46
Full Opel Zafira Comfort 16V reliability report

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V524 FPF is a 1999 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,384 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 Comfort 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V524 FPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Comfort 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Opel Zafira Comfort 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V524 FPF is a 1999 Opel Zafira Comfort 16V, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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