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W479 GCW

2000 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,025 mi
Last recorded119,025 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V81,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 GCW
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 119,025 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 119,025 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 114,266 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 108,624 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 101,487 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,116 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 91,390 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 86,424 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 86,424 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 81,130 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 81,130 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/front driveshaft inner gaitor split

Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,376 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,442 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 60,205 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 53,361 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 46,642 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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W479 GCW is a 2000 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W479 GCW, 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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W479 GCW is a 2000 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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