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Y132 JOW

2001 Opel Zafira

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,961 mi
Last recorded172,961 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY132 JOW
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 172,961 miles

n/s inner c,v, boot perishing,oil leaks,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Fail 8 Nov 2013 172,957 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

n/s inner c,v, boot perishing,oil leaks,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2012 163,466 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2011 156,320 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front to rear brake pipes corroding.

wear in off side steering rack inner joint.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 156,319 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front to rear brake pipes corroding.

wear in off side steering rack inner joint.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 148,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake discs wearing,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,other coil springs corroded,o/s door mirror housing cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2010 148,551 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake discs wearing,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,other coil springs corroded,o/s door mirror housing cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2009 140,602 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,brake discs wearing,engin oil leaks

Fail 22 Aug 2009 140,574 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,brake discs wearing,engin oil leaks

Fail 20 Aug 2008 133,847 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 133,847 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 122,387 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges,brake discs wearing

Pass 11 Aug 2006 108,575 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 108,575 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

steering goes heavy intermitantly

Pass 26 Aug 2005 97,697 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 97,697 miles

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

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

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

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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Y132 JOW is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2001 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 93,144 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 Y132 JOW, 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 25 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y132 JOW is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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