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Y839 MAH

2001 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,563 mi
Last recorded124,563 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 MAH
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2019 124,563 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 118,273 miles

front fog lamps damaged

fuel filter coroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 108,829 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front fog lights broken

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2017 108,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front fog lights broken

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2016 97,604 miles

ALL tyres worn low to bald on shoulder(s)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NEAR AND OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi plus system deteriorated & heat shield loose (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NEAR AND OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR AND OFFSIDE axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 97,599 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEAR AND OFFSIDE (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

ALL tyres worn low to bald on shoulder(s)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NEAR AND OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi plus system deteriorated & heat shield loose (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NEAR AND OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR AND OFFSIDE axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 94,977 miles

Nearside 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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 14 Aug 2015 94,977 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside 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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 8 Aug 2014 90,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front tyres worn on the sholders

Pass 8 Aug 2014 90,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front tyres worn on the sholders

Pass 13 Aug 2013 80,631 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2012 73,884 miles

exhaust rusted

o/s n/s front tyres cracked

o/s n/s rear tyres cracked

Fail 9 Aug 2012 73,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rusted

o/s n/s front tyres cracked

o/s n/s rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,024 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,497 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 54,940 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 54,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,305 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 44,657 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 44,657 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 37,240 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 32,123 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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Y839 MAH is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y839 MAH, 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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Y839 MAH is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 21 August 2001.

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