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AY51 NCC

2001 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,463 mi
Last recorded149,463 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V96,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 NCC
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 149,463 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 149,425 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 136,125 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 117,515 miles

Offside rear tyre on limit (1.6mm)

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow on rear joint

Pass 31 Jul 2007 95,051 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 95,047 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Apr 2006 69,782 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Elegance 16V?

Based on 3,179 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
7,603
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 189
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 155
position lamp(s) not working 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
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AY51 NCC is a 2001 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 96,767 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Zafira Elegance 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 189 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY51 NCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Elegance 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY51 NCC registered?

AY51 NCC is a 2001 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for AY51 NCC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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