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W638 SSX

2000 Opel Zafira

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,918 mi
Last recorded175,918 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Opel Zafira96,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 SSX
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 175,918 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2015 175,914 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 169,285 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 159,152 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

eml on

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f brake sensor burst

Fail 10 Sep 2013 159,132 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

eml on

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f brake sensor burst

Pass 7 Sep 2012 150,259 miles

o/s door mirror insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2012 150,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s door mirror insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2011 142,576 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 133,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 125,193 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 125,193 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 113,280 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 113,280 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 94,776 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 76,789 miles

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

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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W638 SSX is a 2000 Opel Zafira in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W638 SSX, 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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W638 SSX is a 2000 Opel Zafira, first registered on 31 August 2000.

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