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DHZ 2071

2002 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

155,489 mi
Last recorded155,489 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira90,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 2071
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2012 155,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 155,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2011 146,568 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s rear hand and foot brake effort

Fail 27 Sep 2011 146,566 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s rear hand and foot brake effort

Pass 3 Jun 2010 139,249 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 139,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 124,791 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 124,791 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2008 116,964 miles

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

both front tyres worn outer&inner edges

Pass 24 May 2007 106,695 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 106,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 84,921 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 84,893 miles

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

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

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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DHZ 2071 is a 2002 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2002 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 90,610 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DHZ 2071, 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 24 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DHZ 2071 registered?

DHZ 2071 is a 2002 Opel Zafira, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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