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RA51 PLN

2001 Opel Zafira

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

196,181 mi
Last recorded196,181 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 PLN
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 196,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 196,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 181,407 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2018 181,406 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2017 171,744 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 171,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 160,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 160,972 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 141,419 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 124,808 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 103,808 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,968 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 82,968 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 80,321 miles

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

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2011 80,321 miles

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

rear discs worn

Fail 11 Nov 2011 80,217 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F fog lamp broken

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear brake discs badly deteriorating

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 72,388 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,777 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,694 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 50,518 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 45,671 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 39,591 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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RA51 PLN is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PLN, 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 PLN is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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