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Vauxhall Zafira

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T979 BHGMOT history

T979 BHG is a blue petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2022
Mileage
100,471 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T979 BHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T979 BHG was last recorded at 100,471 miles on 23 Sept 2022, 6,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jun 2014: 24,095 miles, lower than 74,724 miles on 20 Jun 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,363 miles · 28 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
6,108 miles
Average per year
3,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,471 miles
  • 2021 – 94,363 miles
  • 2020 – 87,869 miles
  • 2016 – 83,135 miles
  • 2014 – 24,095 miles
  • 2013 – 74,724 miles
  • 2012 – 71,604 miles
  • 2011 – 67,908 miles
  • 2010 – 64,575 miles
  • 2009 – 61,117 miles
  • 2008 – 57,750 miles
  • 2007 – 55,042 miles
  • 2006 – 50,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,471 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,471 miles (+6,108)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,471 miles
    Test number
    936248692023
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,363 miles (+125)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,363 miles
    Test number
    955739343259
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail94,238 miles (+6,369)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,238 miles
    Test number
    201173045515
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass87,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,869 miles
    Test number
    969519100493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    863177292782
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    388129939709
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes near unions & both front pipes under wheel arches corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake long travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRearmost seats not fitted unable to check rear most seatbelts

  7. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    382496630362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre splitting on outer side wall
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box mounting rubber split
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. FailMileage not read4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    902854431138
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre splitting on outer side wall
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box mounting rubber split
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass83,135 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,135 miles
    Test number
    400156824226
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust mounting split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Wiper doesn't wipe far enough right

  10. Fail83,135 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,135 miles
    Test number
    967864741743
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust mounting split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Wiper doesn't wipe far enough right

  11. PassMileage not read4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    245717065113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteMileage NOT displayed

  12. FailMileage not read3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    855632565159
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteMileage NOT displayed

  13. Pass24,095 miles (-50,629)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    24,095 miles
    Test number
    705290374166
    • NoteBoth rearmost seats not installed,unable to check these seatbelts correctly
    • NoteO/s number plate lamp intermittent fault

  14. Pass74,724 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,724 miles
    Test number
    166201873158
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on tread/sidewall area.(o/s/r marked)
    • NoteO/s wiper doesn't clear far enough right

  15. Fail74,724 miles (+3,120)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,724 miles
    Test number
    536461173189
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on tread/sidewall area.(o/s/r marked)
    • NoteLong foot pedal travel
    • NoteO/s wiper doesn't clear far enough right

  16. Pass71,604 miles (+3,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,604 miles
    Test number
    518040372167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail67,908 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,908 miles
    Test number
    255302171158
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass67,908 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,908 miles
    Test number
    685972771121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,575 miles
    Test number
    611826660130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,573 miles (+3,456)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,573 miles
    Test number
    580316760103
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Pass61,117 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,117 miles
    Test number
    772818569124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,750 miles
    Test number
    554867278163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,750 miles (+2,708)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,750 miles
    Test number
    972857278188
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass55,042 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,042 miles
    Test number
    254186177403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,829 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,829 miles
    Test number
    760152656143
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

Questions about T979 BHG

Does T979 BHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T979 BHG expired on 27 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T979 BHG?
The MOT on T979 BHG expired on 27 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T979 BHG done?
T979 BHG was recorded at 100,471 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2022, an average of 3,043 miles a year.
Has T979 BHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T979 BHG has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T979 BHG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T979 BHG find?
T979 BHG failed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2022 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits, and 6 more.

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