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RA51 WFJ

2002 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,973 mi
Last recorded95,973 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira90,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 WFJ
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,973 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONTS... (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 91,321 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,586 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 84,582 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 77,221 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 77,221 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,787 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 65,891 miles

centre front engine mounting worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,872 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front disks inner surfaces are deteriated

osr tyre has small hole in tread area exposing cord but cut not large for requiremants

rear most forward facing seats removed time of test

Fail 23 Jun 2011 60,872 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front disks inner surfaces are deteriated

osr tyre has small hole in tread area exposing cord but cut not large for requiremants

rear most forward facing seats removed time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,858 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to step out on inner edge

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

rear screen wiper missing blade

Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,729 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,358 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Mar 2008 35,358 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,705 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 29,586 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,436 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 WFJ is a 2002 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 90,610 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 WFJ, 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 24 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA51 WFJ is a 2002 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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