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HV02 XHC

2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,971 mi
Last recorded119,971 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V86,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 XHC
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 119,971 miles

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

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

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

no spare wheel

offside rear tyre perished on outside wall

Fail 23 Aug 2014 119,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

no spare wheel

offside rear tyre perished on outside wall

Pass 21 Aug 2013 106,581 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 106,506 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 94,250 miles

both front tyres worn on tread edges but both tyres still legal

brake pads warning stays illuminated but no braking faults found at test

rear exhaust system heavily corroded but not yet excessive

under vehicle mounted spare wheel missing

Fail 2 Aug 2012 94,250 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres worn on tread edges but both tyres still legal

brake pads warning stays illuminated but no braking faults found at test

rear exhaust system heavily corroded but not yet excessive

under vehicle mounted spare wheel missing

Pass 19 May 2011 89,647 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Centre exhaust section very corroded at rear flange

Centre rear lap strap stuck under seat

Rear silencer very corroded & starting to blow

Pass 12 May 2010 82,054 miles

both front wiper blades split

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r coil spring corroded

no spare wheel

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear centre seat belt has been removed

Fail 12 May 2010 82,054 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front wiper blades split

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r coil spring corroded

no spare wheel

o/s/r coil spring corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,661 miles

All four tyres on legal limit - tread depth

Drivers side washer jet requires adjustment/cleaning - one one of two jets working properly

Nearside front fog lamp mot working

Offside front wheel centre cap missing

Outer casing of rear silencer corroded - part hanging off - not leaking

Rear brake pads - low lining material

Spare wheel missing??

Fail 17 Apr 2009 72,661 miles

All four tyres on legal limit - tread depth

Drivers side washer jet requires adjustment/cleaning - one one of two jets working properly

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

Nearside front fog lamp mot working

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

Offside front wheel centre cap missing

Outer casing of rear silencer corroded - part hanging off - not leaking

Rear brake pads - low lining material

Spare wheel missing??

Pass 21 Feb 2008 64,262 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 51,913 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 42,187 miles

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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HV02 XHC is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HV02 XHC, 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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HV02 XHC is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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