2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · T21 RAE
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 125,591 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T21 RAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
- 125,591 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.
T21 RAE 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 (T21 RAE) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
T21 RAE Mileage History
- 15/12/2022105,934 mi
- 15/12/2022105,934 mi
- 27/12/2023114,997 mi+9,063 mi
- 19/12/2024120,414 mi+5,417 mi
- 29/12/2025125,591 mi+5,177 mi
Average of roughly 6,468 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: Good
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
Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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