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RK51 FNV

2001 Opel Zafira

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,041 mi
Last recorded105,041 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FNV
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 105,041 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 97,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/rear handbrake weak

rear exhaust bracket broken-but exhaust secure

Pass 28 Sep 2013 97,110 miles

n/s/rear handbrake weak

rear exhaust bracket broken-but exhaust secure

Pass 19 Sep 2012 142,753 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 125,769 miles

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

spare wheel cariier loose

Fail 20 Sep 2011 125,769 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

spare wheel cariier loose

Pass 19 Nov 2010 111,750 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

offside rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 19 Nov 2009 102,174 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 102,174 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 92,647 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 82,254 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 74,520 miles

rear exhaust hear sheild broken from mountings

Fail 22 Nov 2006 74,520 miles

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

rear exhaust hear sheild broken from mountings

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 FNV is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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