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RA51 PFE

2001 Opel Zafira

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,303 mi
Last recorded147,303 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 147,303 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 147,353 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 140,072 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 128,540 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 126,100 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 120,263 miles

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

advise o/s washer jet adjusting

bonnet release not working correctly,not releasing.

indicators not self canceling

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Oct 2009 120,090 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise o/s washer jet adjusting

bonnet release not working correctly,not releasing.

front and rear brake discs worn recommend thickness checking

indicators not self canceling

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Oct 2008 104,460 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine diagnostic warning light on

Fail 31 Oct 2008 104,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine diagnostic warning light on

Pass 26 Oct 2007 89,502 miles

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

off side rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2006 73,623 miles

back box outer skin corroded and small blow

near side rear brake sticking slightly

near side rear disc slightly blued

rear brake pads low

rear disc's worn

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 PFE is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PFE, 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 PFE is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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