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RA51 GDZ

2001 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,010 mi
Last recorded197,010 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V96,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 GDZ
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 197,010 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 197,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 182,085 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 182,083 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 168,367 miles

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

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

back box outer skin and rear joint deteriorating

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to wear markers

brake pad warning light on

Pass 15 Oct 2012 157,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre to rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 6 Oct 2012 156,858 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre to rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Oct 2011 145,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

general corrosion

nearside front steering arm has slight play at the end fixings

Fail 8 Oct 2011 145,179 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

general corrosion

nearside front steering arm has slight play at the end fixings

Pass 18 Oct 2010 124,461 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,386 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 46,017 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 40,005 miles

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

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

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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RA51 GDZ is a 2001 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 96,767 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA51 GDZ, 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 25 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA51 GDZ is a 2001 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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