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X818 VGC

2000 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,402 mi
Last recorded169,402 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Opel Zafira96,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX818 VGC
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 169,402 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 26 Feb 2019 169,397 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Aug 2017 161,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 157,505 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 157,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 153,433 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 149,890 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 142,264 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 142,264 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 133,857 miles

Oil residue at engine,gear box and vehicle underside.

Slight corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs.

Fail 21 Jul 2012 133,857 miles

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

Oil residue at engine,gear box and vehicle underside.

Slight corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 126,409 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2011 126,409 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2010 119,235 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 113,738 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 106,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 97,873 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2006 85,728 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 85,728 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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X818 VGC is a 2000 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X818 VGC, 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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X818 VGC is a 2000 Opel Zafira, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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