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V896 OKL

1999 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,421 mi
Last recorded120,421 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 OKL
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 120,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 114,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 103,133 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 96,497 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 912,920 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 912,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 85,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front headlamps have aim deflectors fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2009 85,263 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front headlamps have aim deflectors fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2008 74,940 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Elegance 16V?

Based on 3,179 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
7,603
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 189
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 155
position lamp(s) not working 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
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V896 OKL is a 1999 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Opel Zafira Elegance 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 189 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V896 OKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Elegance 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 27 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V896 OKL is a 1999 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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