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X398 VAP

2000 Opel Zafira

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,863 mi
Last recorded164,863 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Opel Zafira96,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 VAP
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 164,863 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn on insides.

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 3 Sep 2012 164,863 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn on insides.

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 26 Aug 2011 151,807 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt requires investigation as it does not lock

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 137,868 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 137,868 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Both rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 123,428 miles

small amount of play in steering rack

Fail 26 Aug 2009 123,428 miles

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

small amount of play in steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2008 107,126 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 107,126 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 94,719 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 80,450 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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X398 VAP is a 2000 Opel Zafira in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X398 VAP, 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 X398 VAP registered?

X398 VAP is a 2000 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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