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RK51 EXA

2001 Opel Zafira

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,923 mi
Last recorded144,923 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 EXA
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 144,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch just acceptable (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexible brake hose. just acceptable (1.1.11 (c))

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

cooling fan warning light illuminated on dash display

Fail 30 Oct 2018 144,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch just acceptable (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexible brake hose. just acceptable (1.1.11 (c))

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

cooling fan warning light illuminated on dash display

Pass 10 Nov 2017 142,659 miles

Both front tyres perished in tread

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 142,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Both front tyres perished in tread

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 139,445 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 136,367 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 136,365 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 133,304 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 133,300 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 129,803 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 126,434 miles

centre exhaut corroded but not holed

Fail 5 Nov 2012 126,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaut corroded but not holed

Pass 14 Nov 2011 120,908 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 112,676 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 104,877 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 94,621 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 94,620 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 79,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 65,862 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 50,172 miles

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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RK51 EXA is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RK51 EXA, 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 RK51 EXA registered?

RK51 EXA is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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