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Y147 JBH

2001 Opel Zafira

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,659 mi
Last recorded145,659 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 JBH
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 145,659 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 145,659 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 139,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

n/s/f rollbar link play

n/s/f+front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f door check strap loose

oil below minimum level,n/s outer c/v gaiter movement,refer also prior fail/advise

rear backplates corroded

wiper split

Fail 28 Feb 2015 139,484 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid minimum level

exhaust corroded

n/s/f rollbar link play

n/s/f+front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f door check strap loose

oil minimum level

rear backplates corroded

wiper split

Pass 8 Mar 2014 132,894 miles

exhaust corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch poor

front to rear+n/s/f brake pipes corroded/poor,front efforts showing distortion

h/lamps poor pattern,n/s/f condensation

n/s/f hub/rack play

o/s/f rollbar link play

rear brake backplates corroded/holed

Fail 5 Mar 2014 132,811 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch poor

exhaust corroded

front to rear+n/s/f brake pipes corroded/poor,front efforts showing distortion

h/lamps poor pattern,n/s/f condensation

n/s/f hub/rack play

o/s/f rollbar link play

rear brake backplates corroded/holed

Pass 7 Mar 2013 123,091 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 123,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 111,744 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 111,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 99,533 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 99,397 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front discs + pads worn

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Mar 2010 86,097 miles

refer also prior fail/advise 302721160091

Fail 2 Mar 2010 86,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 72,581 miles

brake sensor wire disconnected

Pass 29 Feb 2008 61,828 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 52,147 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 52,023 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,819 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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Y147 JBH is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y147 JBH, 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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Y147 JBH is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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