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X253 JND

1998 Opel Zafira

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,383 mi
Last recorded145,383 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 JND
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 145,383 miles

both both front tyres worn

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 138,637 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 138,563 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)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 130,590 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 121,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Oct 2012 121,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2011 112,840 miles

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

n/s steering arm slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2010 108,690 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 103,169 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 98,380 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 86,200 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 74,968 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 62,082 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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X253 JND is a 1998 Opel Zafira in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X253 JND, 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 28 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X253 JND registered?

X253 JND is a 1998 Opel Zafira, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for X253 JND shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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