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EO51 DSU

2001 Opel Zafira

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

234,299 mi
Last recorded234,299 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 DSU
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 234,299 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 234,299 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 206,417 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 206,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 163,691 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 163,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 123,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 123,777 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 81,844 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 67,537 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 67,517 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,594 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,413 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 43,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 37,533 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,533 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 30,734 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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EO51 DSU is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 EO51 DSU, 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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EO51 DSU is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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