2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · FL08 LXE
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 124,447 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL08 LXE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2023
- 124,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL08 LXE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (FL08 LXE) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FL08 LXE Mileage History
- 23/07/2022118,204 mi
- 25/07/2022118,210 mi+6 mi
- 14/07/2023124,447 mi+6,237 mi
Average of roughly 6,399 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Heater blower resistor fire risk / recall historySerious
The Zafira B was subject to major UK recall action over heater resistor and wiring issues that could overheat and, in the worst cases, cause fire.
- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
The same weak 6-speed manual gearbox used in Astra applications appears here too and can whine or fail expensively.
- Coil pack and ignition module failuresModerate
Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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