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RD51 EOY

2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,621 mi
Last recorded134,621 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V86,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 EOY
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 134,621 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 134,610 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 118,598 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 118,598 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 105,595 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 89,622 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 89,478 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 72,162 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

o/s/ sill dented

Fail 1 Sep 2008 72,162 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/ sill dented

Pass 2 Apr 2008 194,929 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2007 183,913 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 183,913 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 172,339 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 172,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Elegance 16V?

Based on 3,179 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
7,603
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 189
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 155
position lamp(s) not working 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
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RD51 EOY is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 86,707 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 Elegance 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 189 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RD51 EOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Elegance 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RD51 EOY is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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