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V597 GLA

1999 Opel Zafira

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,430 mi
Last recorded89,430 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Opel Zafira98,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 GLA
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2013 89,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,430 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 79,257 miles

Oil leak

engine mounting deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2012 79,138 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

engine mounting deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2011 71,722 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 71,720 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 63,325 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

n/s/door mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,541 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 62,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,388 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 57,388 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 51,447 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 46,261 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 46,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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V597 GLA is a 1999 Opel Zafira in Red with a 1,799cc 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 V597 GLA, 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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V597 GLA is a 1999 Opel Zafira, first registered on 2 October 1999.

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