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FG52 VOP

2002 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V94,565 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 VOP
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance DTI 16V
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 120,798 miles

Offside Rear cracking in tread

middle & rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 120,679 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' large sweep across screen (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear cracking in tread

middle & rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014
Fail 14 Oct 2014

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 105,272 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 97,378 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 87,983 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 87,520 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 79,211 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 78,956 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 69,293 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 69,293 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

clicking noise on offside rear wheel when spinning, to investigate further.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 58,711 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 58,706 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,304 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,148 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 30,525 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V?

Based on 2,109 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
9,130
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 133
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 115
coil spring incomplete 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
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FG52 VOP is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 94,565 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 Elegance DTI 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG52 VOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG52 VOP is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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