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RL51 HNJ

2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V86,707 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 HNJ
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017
Fail 16 Feb 2017

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 108,760 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 88,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 88,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 71,250 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 71,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 67,901 miles

Front discs pitted

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

Rear discs pitted

Fail 24 Jan 2012 67,900 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front discs pitted

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

Rear discs pitted

Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,464 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,756 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 43,896 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 37,849 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 29,223 miles

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
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RL51 HNJ is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL51 HNJ, 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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RL51 HNJ is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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