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RA51 SXZ

2001 Opel Zafira

Grey Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

127,621 mi
Last recorded127,621 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 SXZ
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 127,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 127,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 120,142 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 27 Feb 2018 120,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 19 Jan 2017 112,309 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

age cracks on n/s/r tyre

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 19 Jan 2017 112,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

age cracks on n/s/r tyre

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 6 Nov 2015 105,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ joint to back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play to inner rack joints

Fail 6 Nov 2015 105,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ joint to back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play to inner rack joints

Pass 14 Nov 2014 98,733 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 98,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 93,009 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 93,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 May 2012 85,866 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 85,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 77,704 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 77,704 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 69,381 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 69,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s/f seat belt does not fully return

Fail 3 Nov 2008 61,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 61,657 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 52,048 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,658 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 43,658 miles

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

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

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 SXZ is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Grey with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SXZ, 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 SXZ is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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