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N18 RUF

2002 Opel Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,688 mi
Last recorded161,688 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira90,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 RUF
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 161,688 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 146,538 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 132,046 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 120,040 miles

front discs worn

near side front brake pipe corroded

off side front tyre 3mm

rear springs corroded

slight play near side track rod end

Fail 2 Sep 2014 120,040 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs worn

near side front brake pipe corroded

off side front tyre 3mm

rear springs corroded

slight play near side track rod end

Pass 9 Sep 2013 112,703 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 112,703 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 104,950 miles

rear exhaustpipe slighty deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2012 104,950 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear exhaustpipe slighty deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2011 95,469 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 95,469 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 85,217 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 85,217 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 72,379 miles

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

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2009 72,379 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,027 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,325 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 43,635 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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N18 RUF is a 2002 Opel Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N18 RUF, 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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N18 RUF is a 2002 Opel Zafira, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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