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GD52 RFL

2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,310 mi
Last recorded109,310 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V86,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 RFL
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 109,310 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 104,221 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre close to outer edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Aug 2014 104,221 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre close to outer edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Aug 2013 97,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre & rear sections of exhaust corroding

disc's worn

front & rear brakes still imbalanced

Fail 23 Aug 2013 97,586 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre & rear sections of exhaust corroding

disc's worn

Pass 24 Aug 2012 92,816 miles

cover over engine & undertray giving restricted views

exhaust centre & rear sections starting to corrode

handbrake travel getting long

wipers slightly worn

Fail 24 Aug 2012 92,816 miles

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

cover over engine & undertray giving restricted views

exhaust centre & rear sections starting to corrode

handbrake travel getting long

wipers slightly worn

Pass 20 Aug 2011 86,886 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated at flange joint

fuel filler flap defective

imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake , n/s low

noise from n/s/r wheel suspect brake

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated at flange joint & outer skin may become insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2011 86,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

centre exhaust deteriorated at flange joint

fuel filler flap defective

imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake , n/s low

noise from n/s/r wheel suspect brake

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated at flange joint & outer skin may become insecure

wipers split , recommend replace

Pass 11 Aug 2010 81,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2010 81,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 76,035 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 76,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 66,003 miles

All tyres nearing legal limit.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 54,602 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 42,202 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,867 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 41,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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GD52 RFL is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 86,707 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 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 189 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD52 RFL, 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 24 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GD52 RFL is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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