2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · H24 RDJ
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 131,366 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H24 RDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2024
- 131,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H24 RDJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (H24 RDJ) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
H24 RDJ Mileage History
- 05/04/2022117,668 mi
- 11/04/2022117,830 mi+162 mi
- 11/04/2023123,700 mi+5,870 mi
- 18/04/2023123,777 mi+77 mi
- 24/05/2024131,366 mi+7,589 mi
Average of roughly 6,414 miles per year across 5 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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
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