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W279 AHG

2000 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,348 mi
Last recorded127,348 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Opel Zafira96,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 AHG
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 127,348 miles

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2013 127,335 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 121,559 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 121,559 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

emmisions not checked

Pass 18 Nov 2011 117,602 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 117,602 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 112,500 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 112,543 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 103,934 miles

nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2009 103,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 11 Jul 2008 93,080 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 93,080 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 79,802 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 65,608 miles

boot seats folded away, unable to test seat belts

n/s door mirror insecure

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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W279 AHG is a 2000 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W279 AHG, 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 W279 AHG registered?

W279 AHG is a 2000 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W279 AHG safe to buy?

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