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AY51 HFV

2001 Opel Zafira

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,319 mi
Last recorded105,319 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 HFV
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 105,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear row of seats folded adult belts not tested

Fail 23 Aug 2014 105,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear row of seats folded adult belts not tested

Pass 27 Aug 2013 100,027 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 96,184 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 87,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

car badged as vauxhall but is opel

Fail 13 Oct 2011 87,455 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

car badged as vauxhall but is opel

Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch and brake pedal rubber wearing on edges

Fail 30 Sep 2010 78,625 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

clutch and brake pedal rubber wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing bad on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper split

slight tears both front wiper blade recomend replacement

Pass 16 Oct 2009 71,660 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,391 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 59,920 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate begining to distort

n/s/f track rod end on maximum play, part has been ordered and is being delivered

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira?

Based on 30,915 MOT tests across 2,371 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,494
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,571
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,367
position lamp(s) not working 930
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 791
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AY51 HFV is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 93,144 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Zafira fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY51 HFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY51 HFV registered?

AY51 HFV is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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