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RA51 PXU

2001 Opel Zafira

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2018

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2017

Nearside mirror cracked

window screen chipped

Pass 26 Oct 2016
Fail 20 Oct 2016

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 10,930 miles

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

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

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2014 99,117 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 93,198 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 93,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 84,627 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2011

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2011

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010

Non obligatory mirror damaged

power steering rack damp

rear brake pads worn low

rear exhaust corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 28 Oct 2010

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

power steering rack damp

rear brake pads worn low

rear exhaust corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 3 Nov 2006 45,855 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 35,918 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 PXU is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PXU, 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 PXU is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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