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RD51 ZVC

2000 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,326 mi
Last recorded171,326 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V81,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 ZVC
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 171,326 miles

engine management lamp on

osf fog lamp cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2010 171,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

engine management lamp on

osf fog lamp cracked

rear discs badly worn

Pass 14 Oct 2009 164,811 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/S wiper blade torn

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 14 Oct 2009 164,811 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/S wiper blade torn

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2006 83,936 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 7 Feb 2006 83,936 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

spare wheel carrier loose

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 ZVC is a 2000 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,130 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 ZVC, 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 26 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RD51 ZVC registered?

RD51 ZVC is a 2000 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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