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W285 AHG

2000 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

170,658 mi
Last recorded170,658 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Opel Zafira96,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 AHG
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2018 170,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 169,970 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 169,970 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 168,143 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 167,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 161,601 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 155,018 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2013 155,000 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 148,819 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 13,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front seat belts slow in returning

Pass 3 Dec 2011 13,977 miles

both front seat belts slow in returning

Pass 6 Dec 2010 129,298 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts slow in returning no slack in locked position

slgith wear to brake and clutch pedal rubbers

washers slightly blocked

Fail 6 Dec 2010 129,281 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts slow in returning no slack in locked position

slgith wear to brake and clutch pedal rubbers

washers slightly blocked

Pass 15 Dec 2009 118,659 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 118,659 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 118,474 miles

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

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 104,576 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 89,365 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 89,365 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 73,231 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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W285 AHG is a 2000 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W285 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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W285 AHG is a 2000 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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