2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · NH57 MWL
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 84,991 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH57 MWL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2022
- 84,991 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.
NH57 MWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (NH57 MWL) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NH57 MWL Mileage History
- 15/09/202284,991 mi
- 15/09/202284,991 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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