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Y837 TGO

2001 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY837 TGO
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 97,466 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2020

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2019

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn and on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs worn and pitted, particularly inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear inner brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipe across offside lower bulkhead above front clip, corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside rear brake hose pipe to pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission have oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe nearside front flexible hose to union block (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe nearside rear flexible hose to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe nearside rear hose to front union block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe offside front flexible hose to union block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe offside rear hose to front union block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Brake pipe offside rear flexible hose to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipe across offside lower bulkhead above front clip, corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside rear brake hose pipe to pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission have oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 88,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front, both front to rear and the offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are quite lipped (3.5.1i)

evidence of slight movement in the steering column

possible oil leak in the engine bay

the centre exhaust silencer has both the front rubber mounts in place but they are not correctly fitted

the dashboard engine check light is lit

the drivers door check slrap appears to be loose

Fail 26 Sep 2017

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both nearside and offside (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front, both front to rear and the offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are quite lipped (3.5.1i)

evidence of slight movement in the steering column

possible oil leak in the engine bay

the centre exhaust silencer has both the front rubber mounts in place but they are not correctly fitted

the dashboard engine check light is lit

the drivers door check slrap appears to be loose

Pass 3 Oct 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Very slight play on steering wheel.

Pass 28 Sep 2015

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 79,490 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2014

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2013

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012

Handbrake close to maximum travel during test.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2012

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,839 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 70,831 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,573 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,527 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 67,523 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 65,976 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 65,976 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 55,789 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 43,484 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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Y837 TGO is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 Y837 TGO, 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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Y837 TGO is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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