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V578 OKO

1999 Opel Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,516 mi
Last recorded145,516 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Opel Zafira98,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 OKO
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 145,516 miles

exhaust blowing at rear

front inner brake disc surfaces corroded

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2013 145,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front inner brake disc surfaces corroded

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2012 140,880 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 140,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 133,042 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 133,042 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 122,196 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 122,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 112,948 miles

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

O/S door mirror cracked, not affecting drivers view of the road.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 106,094 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 106,071 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jun 2007 94,419 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 80,603 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 80,603 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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V578 OKO is a 1999 Opel Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V578 OKO, 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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V578 OKO is a 1999 Opel Zafira, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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