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DN51 VLV

2002 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,751 mi
Last recorded68,751 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira90,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 VLV
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 68,751 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 68,751 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Management lamp on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,759 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning lamp on

Fail 8 Jan 2013 65,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 63,950 miles

advise damage on windscreen, on edge of A zone,but not resticting view at present.damage on 20mm at present.

advise front brake balance on 16% maximum allowed 25% may require attension soon.

advise one of three rear exhaust box mounting insecure,but system still supported.

advise rear exhaust box outer casing heat shield corroded,but secure and not blowing at present.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 63,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise damage on windscreen, on edge of A zone,but not resticting view at present.damage on 20mm at present.

advise one of three rear exhaust box mounting insecure,but system still supported.

advise rear exhaust box outer casing heat shield corroded,but secure and not blowing at present.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 60,633 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise engine management lihgt on.

advise front brake balance on 13%, may require attension soon.

advise one of three rear exhuast box mounting not supporting box.

advise rear exhaust box outer casing corroded,but secure and not blowing at present.

advise wear on front brake discs.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 55,370 miles

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

advise damage on windscreen on lower edge of A zone, not restricting view at present.damage on 20mm at present.

advise eobd liht on.

advise front wiper blades starting to split.

advise nearside front outer tyre wall scuffed, not to cords at present.

advise rear exhaust box deteriorating.

advise slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link.

advise surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes advise clean and oil.

Fail 5 Jan 2010 55,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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)

advise damage on windscreen on lower edge of A zone, not restricting view at present.damage on 20mm at present.

advise eobd liht on.

advise front wiper blades starting to split.

advise nearside front outer tyre wall scuffed, not to cords at present.

advise rear exhaust box deteriorating.

advise slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link.

advise surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes advise clean and oil.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 47,682 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 47,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 40,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 94,119 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 32,659 miles

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

ADVISED. REAR EXHAUST CORRODED.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 28,077 miles

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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DN51 VLV is a 2002 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DN51 VLV, 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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DN51 VLV is a 2002 Opel Zafira, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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