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V916 MTM

1999 Opel Zafira

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,307 mi
Last recorded118,307 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Opel Zafira98,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV916 MTM
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 118,307 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2018 118,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 115,205 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 115,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 107,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad cannot be seen (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges, 2mm of tread. Advise replacement asap

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 107,486 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad cannot be seen (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges, 2mm of tread. Advise replacement asap

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 99,714 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2015 99,714 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 88,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 13 Sep 2013 81,476 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2012 73,106 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 73,086 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 65,670 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 64,259 miles

middle and rear sections of exhaust very rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2009 58,292 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,114 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 44,772 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 44,772 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 37,006 miles

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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V916 MTM is a 1999 Opel Zafira in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V916 MTM, 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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V916 MTM is a 1999 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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