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W265 XGN

2000 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,485 mi
Last recorded139,485 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V81,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 XGN
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2018 139,485 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rearbox (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 129,523 miles

3rd row seats folded at time of test

Both front tyres worn on inner edges close to limit

Front brake discs worn

Front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside rear fog lamp not working

slight exhaust leak in manifold area

Fail 31 Jan 2017 129,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

3rd row seats folded at time of test

Both front tyres worn on inner edges close to limit

Front brake discs and pads worn

Front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside rear fog lamp not working

slight exhaust leak in manifold area

Pass 12 Feb 2016 119,845 miles

3rd row seats folded at time of test

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside mirror arm damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2015 109,337 miles

3rd row rear seats folded

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 109,337 miles

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

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

3rd row rear seats folded

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 98,478 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

reverse lamp damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2014 98,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

reverse lamp damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2013 87,020 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,359 miles

3rd row rear seats folded

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

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

small oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2012 74,359 miles

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

3rd row rear seats folded

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 59,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,593 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,252 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 35,191 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,965 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Elegance 16V?

Based on 3,179 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
7,603
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 189
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 155
position lamp(s) not working 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
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W265 XGN is a 2000 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Zafira Elegance 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 189 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W265 XGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Elegance 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W265 XGN is a 2000 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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