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W166 DNO

2000 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

178,071 mi
Last recorded178,071 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Opel Zafira96,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 DNO
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2015 178,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop-link dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken @ bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both washers not working (8.2.3)

O/S door mirror loose

All rear metal brake pipes starting to become corroded

Battery loose but still secure

Both front chassis legs in poor condition / corroded & cracking

Both sides of rear suspension mounting points corroded

No engine coolant in header tank

No spare wheel fitted @ time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' very close to excess (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 175,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 168,338 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 167,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 152,545 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 152,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 142,128 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 141,975 miles

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)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 129,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2010 129,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2009 122,275 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 122,269 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 112,496 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 112,491 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 104,984 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 92,604 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 92,604 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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W166 DNO is a 2000 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2000 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 96,657 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 W166 DNO, 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 26 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W166 DNO is a 2000 Opel Zafira, first registered on 13 August 2000.

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