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W497 OUF

2000 Opel Zafira

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,378 mi
Last recorded182,378 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Opel Zafira96,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 OUF
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 182,378 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 178,424 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 178,423 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 170,303 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 170,266 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 152,125 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 152,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 136,759 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 136,759 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 121,250 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 121,250 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 107,890 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 107,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 96,416 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 87,432 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 77,672 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 68,068 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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W497 OUF is a 2000 Opel Zafira in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W497 OUF, 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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W497 OUF is a 2000 Opel Zafira, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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