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RJ02 OFZ

2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,932 mi
Last recorded128,932 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V86,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 OFZ
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2020 128,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak PIPE BROKEN ON BACK BOX (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 118,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 109,162 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs deteriorating

rear seats not in use

Fail 26 Oct 2018 109,162 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs deteriorating

rear seats not in use

Pass 27 Oct 2017 107,921 miles

brake discs deteriorating

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Oct 2016 106,666 miles

Front & Rear tyres different sizes

N/S Front tyre wearing slightly on edges due to under inflation

Rear seats not in use at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2016 106,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front & Rear tyres different sizes

N/S Front tyre wearing slightly on edges due to under inflation

Rear seats not in use at time of test

Fail 6 May 2015 101,497 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 101,497 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 91,098 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 May 2014 91,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2013 82,389 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 82,389 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 78,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes slight corosion

Fail 10 May 2012 78,777 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes slight corosion

Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,588 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 72,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,400 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 63,311 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 63,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008

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

nearside front outer c/v boot leaking grease

Pass 11 May 2007 45,939 miles

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

Vehicle registerd as an Opel but is badged as a Vauxhall.

Pass 10 May 2006 36,731 miles

different speed rating on front tyres

exhaust system corroded

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
Full Opel Zafira Elegance 16V reliability report

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RJ02 OFZ is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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