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W253 SJM

2000 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,437 mi
Last recorded153,437 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Opel Zafira96,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 SJM
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 153,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 153,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 147,008 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 140,176 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 132,538 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust box rattles inside

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Mar 2012 125,397 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 125,397 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 118,123 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 118,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 110,415 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 101,859 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 101,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 96,101 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 85,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 76,920 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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W253 SJM is a 2000 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W253 SJM, 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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What year was W253 SJM registered?

W253 SJM is a 2000 Opel Zafira, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W253 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W253 SJM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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