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VAUXHALL ZAFIRA2008 · 1.9L Diesel

SB08 ABV

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2008 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA — Diesel, 1910cc. This vehicle has 157,230 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 19/07/2024
Tax
No data
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1910cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted in July 2023 at 157,230 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating the car met all legal standards at that time. While a single failure occurred in June 2022, the immediate re-test pass the following day suggests the owner was proactive in rectifying minor issues rather than ignoring developing mechanical faults. The mileage pattern remains typical for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per annum. The data shows steady usage, with roughly 10,000 miles covered between June 2020 and 2021, and another 9,000 miles between June 2021 and 2022. This consistency suggests regular use which often prevents the long-standing periods that lead to perished seals or seized brake caliper pins. However, the last recorded MOT is now nearly three years old, meaning the vehicle is significantly overdue for its mandatory roadworthiness test. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components, as these are common failure points for Zafiras of this age and mileage. Given the high mileage, check for corrosion on the sills, subframe, and exhaust mounting points. Since the record lacks recent advisory notes on consumables, the current condition of the brake discs, pads, and suspension bushes must be verified manually to ensure no significant wear has occurred since the 2023 test.

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55
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 4/15/2026, 4:56:25 PM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted in July 2023 at 157,230 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating the car met all legal standards at that time. While a single failure occurred in June 2022, the immediate re-test pass the following day suggests the owner was proactive in rectifying minor issues rather than ignoring developing mechanical faults. The mileage pattern remains typical for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per annum. The data shows steady usage, with roughly 10,000 miles covered between June 2020 and 2021, and another 9,000 miles between June 2021 and 2022. This consistency suggests regular use which often prevents the long-standing periods that lead to perished seals or seized brake caliper pins. However, the last recorded MOT is now nearly three years old, meaning the vehicle is significantly overdue for its mandatory roadworthiness test. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components, as these are common failure points for Zafiras of this age and mileage. Given the high mileage, check for corrosion on the sills, subframe, and exhaust mounting points. Since the record lacks recent advisory notes on consumables, the current condition of the brake discs, pads, and suspension bushes must be verified manually to ensure no significant wear has occurred since the 2023 test.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (SB08 ABV), we found 5 MOT results in the period of June 2020 to July 2023.

Across its entire MOT history, this Vauxhall has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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