2014 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · RJ64 TEO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive service pattern rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 81,174 miles passed, it followed a failure just ten days prior at 81,102 miles due to an inoperative offside rear parking brake, a faulty nearside rear door, and uneven tyre wear. The trend suggests the owner only addresses mechanical and safety defects once they cause an MOT failure, rather than performing routine inspections. At 81,174 miles over 12 years, the Zafira averages approximately 6,700 miles per year, which is consistent with low-intensity family use. However, there is a significant gap in testing data between January 2025 and May 2023, during which the vehicle covered roughly 11,000 miles. This period of lower usage coincides with several hardware failures noted in May 2023, suggesting that long periods of standing may have led to the degradation of the exhaust flexi pipe and the tyre pressure monitoring system. A prospective buyer must inspect the parking brake system thoroughly, as the offside rear failure in January 2026 indicates potential seized mechanisms or cable adjustment issues. The recurring mentions of uneven tyre wear and perishing rubber across 2023, 2025, and 2026 point to poor alignment or neglected consumables. Additionally, the exhaust system should be checked for signs of repair following the major leak identified in 2023, and the battery mounting should be verified to ensure the previous securement fault was properly rectified.