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RK51 FJE

2001 Opel Zafira

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,723 mi
Last recorded214,723 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FJE
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 214,723 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 208,462 miles

rear wiper arm hanging down,loose

Fail 19 Dec 2013 208,462 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear wiper arm hanging down,loose

indicator switch not returning to park

Pass 3 Jan 2013 202,488 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 202,488 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2012 193,385 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 180,182 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 180,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 158,546 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 133,255 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 133,255 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 110,999 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 110,999 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 86,503 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 72,366 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 FJE is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJE, 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 FJE registered?

RK51 FJE is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RK51 FJE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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