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RG51 FSZ

2001 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,234 mi
Last recorded89,234 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 FSZ
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,234 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 85,426 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 85,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 82,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,301 miles

exhaust flexi pipe starting to corrode

Pass 15 Feb 2016 75,802 miles

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

both rear tyres tread cracking slightly

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

rear exhaust box corroded

signs of a oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 72,924 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,924 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 68,572 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,230 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 60,095 miles

advise engine managment light onn

advise near side front tyre side wall damage

Pass 25 Jan 2011 55,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 51,943 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,182 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,540 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 42,540 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RG51 FSZ is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RG51 FSZ, 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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What year was RG51 FSZ registered?

RG51 FSZ is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is RG51 FSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 FSZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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