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W149 RNC

1999 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,692 mi
Last recorded119,692 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Opel Zafira98,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 RNC
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 119,692 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 119,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 113,518 miles

Front exhaust flexi blowing

child seat fitted

oil leak

rear exhaust section loosing exhaust gasses

Fail 18 Mar 2017 113,518 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing STALK DAMAGED (8.2.1a)

Front exhaust blowing

Rear exhaust blowing

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2016 108,496 miles

BOTH front brake discs inner edges pitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged (sharp edges)

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 108,495 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BOTH front brake discs inner edges pitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged (sharp edges)

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 103,394 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s hand brake reading low

Pass 11 Feb 2014 95,878 miles

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

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

front exhaust flex worn

one rear exhaust support broken

Fail 6 Feb 2014 95,792 miles

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

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flex worn

one rear exhaust support broken

Pass 5 Feb 2013 88,478 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front exhaust flex worn

front tyre treads low

lower end of o/s front spring fractured,located ok

Pass 15 Feb 2012 79,927 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust flex worn

rear exhaust corroded+one support broken

Fail 9 Feb 2012 79,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust flex worn

rear exhaust corroded+one support broken

Fail 14 Feb 2011 74,408 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 74,408 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 70,133 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 70,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 65,649 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 61,334 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 56,764 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 56,763 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 52,079 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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W149 RNC is a 1999 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W149 RNC, 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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W149 RNC is a 1999 Opel Zafira, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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