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Y268 FHJ

2001 Opel Zafira

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,590 mi
Last recorded131,590 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 FHJ
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 131,590 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear brake back plate badly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake back plate badly corroded

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 131,570 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear brake back plate badly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake back plate badly corroded

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 126,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake back plates corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 121,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 116,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jun 2014 116,294 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2013 111,341 miles

both front metal brake pipes to flexys corroded advise early replacement

Pass 12 Jun 2012 100,146 miles

E.M.L on

aux belt split

front brake pipes starting to corrode

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2012 100,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

E.M.L on

aux belt split

front brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust box missing

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 May 2011 85,590 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 85,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 71,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 63,245 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 55,201 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 55,201 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 46,956 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 40,152 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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Y268 FHJ is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 Y268 FHJ, 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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What year was Y268 FHJ registered?

Y268 FHJ is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y268 FHJ safe to buy?

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