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W194 SJH

1999 Opel Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,887 mi
Last recorded84,887 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Opel Zafira98,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW194 SJH
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 84,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres have slight cracking

wheel covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Sep 2013 84,886 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres have slight cracking

wheel covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2012 77,426 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 77,426 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front brake disc`s are in a poor condition.

Front brake pads are wearing low.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,617 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

n/s/r, o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge.

play in steering rack.

steering rack slightly damp.

water damage to rear number plate.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 62,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

n/s/r, o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge.

play in steering rack.

steering rack slightly damp.

water damage to rear number plate.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,514 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 45,510 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 38,797 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 38,797 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 32,322 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2006 32,322 miles

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

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

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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W194 SJH is a 1999 Opel Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 W194 SJH, 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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What year was W194 SJH registered?

W194 SJH is a 1999 Opel Zafira, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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