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Y399 YMO

2001 Opel Zafira

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,786 mi
Last recorded97,786 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY399 YMO
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 97,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 290,536 miles

front exhaust mounts not attached

Fail 18 Feb 2017 290,423 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement rear wheels binding (3.5.1k)

front exhaust mounts not attached

Pass 18 Feb 2016 263,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 17 Feb 2016 263,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe snapped in two (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper park arm not returning (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belt

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 243,731 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 243,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 208,278 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 20,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 7 Jun 2012 188,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 169,446 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front plate damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2011 169,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front plate damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2010 154,978 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2009 139,362 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2008 129,157 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2007 107,505 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 87,356 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2006 87,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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Y399 YMO is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y399 YMO, 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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Y399 YMO is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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