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RK51 FOC

2001 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,399 mi
Last recorded118,399 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FOC
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 118,399 miles

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

Nearside Front play in steering

battery loose

Fail 12 Oct 2016 118,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front play in steering

battery loose

Pass 14 Oct 2015 116,805 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine management light is on

Front brake discs rusty and scored

Front tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing

Front wiper split

Offside front brake pipe corroding

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 13 Oct 2015 116,805 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted

Engine management light is on

Front brake discs rusty and scored

Front tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing

Front wiper split

Offside front brake pipe corroding

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2014 113,261 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades have splits in them (still clearing screen)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Oct 2014 113,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN TO LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades have splits in them (still clearing screen)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2013 108,740 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 87,709 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 77,735 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 77,735 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2009 69,364 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,030 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,497 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 35,537 miles

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

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 FOC is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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