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RJ02 OFC

2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,242 mi
Last recorded163,242 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V86,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 OFC
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 163,242 miles

all tyres slightly perished

front to rear brake pipes corroded

parking brake performance only just met

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 160,553 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2022 160,553 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 158,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front subframe mounts corroded x2

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 155,765 miles

nearside rear and offside front brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2020 155,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside rear and offside front brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2016 144,007 miles

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

Offside mirror damaged

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

Fail 5 May 2016 139,344 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 65 15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

underbody covers fitted

osf anti roll bar rubber perishing

osr tyre worn inner tread

rear heat shield loose

Pass 20 May 2015 125,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 125,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 111,500 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 97,474 miles

chip in screen

fron to rear and nsf brake pipes rusty

front and rear brake discs worn

osf anti roll bar rubber beginning to split

Pass 11 May 2012 84,491 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

small chip in windscreen

Fail 10 May 2012 84,486 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 May 2011 70,408 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 69,982 miles

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

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

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

ns track rod end rubber split

osf brake pipe rusty

Pass 13 May 2010 54,047 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 53,820 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 48,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 46,886 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 39,495 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 33,723 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 28,054 miles

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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RJ02 OFC is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RJ02 OFC, 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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RJ02 OFC is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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