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AM08 MTU

2008 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,887 mi
Last recorded108,887 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Zafira75,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 MTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2023 108,887 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 103,746 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 103,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,787 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 84,348 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 84,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 81,727 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 81,727 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged buckle casing missing, mechanism exposed (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear unable to fully inspect 3rd row seats and adult belts due to luggage

Pass 5 Jul 2018 72,720 miles

Offside Rear seat belt stalk slightly damaged but functional

Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,796 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges and deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2016 55,368 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,485 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,205 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,365 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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AM08 MTU is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 75,375 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM08 MTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM08 MTU registered?

AM08 MTU is a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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