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RA51 GXU

2001 Opel Zafira

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,959 mi
Last recorded114,959 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 GXU
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 114,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drive belt frayed on edge

Fail 16 Nov 2018 114,955 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drive belt frayed on edge

Pass 16 Nov 2017 104,792 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 95,052 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 86,917 miles

Nearside rear outer brake disc face is corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2015 86,856 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of centre section at joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear outer brake disc face is corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2014 81,515 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 75,875 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 75,870 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 70,007 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 64,082 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,967 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 53,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,038 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 42,110 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,961 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 32,023 miles

both front tyre's wearing on outer edge's

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fan belt damaged on inner edge.

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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RA51 GXU is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 93,144 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA51 GXU, 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 25 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA51 GXU is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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