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RL51 HNK

2002 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira90,610 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 HNK
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2014

odometer reading not visable

Fail 19 May 2014

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

odometer reading not visable

Pass 29 May 2013 133,741 miles

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

front brake pads fitted incorrect

Fail 29 May 2013 133,741 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front brake pads fitted incorrect

rear exhaust hanger bracket broken

Pass 29 May 2012 126,491 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear coil springs rusty

brake flid level low

exhaust very rusty and weak on flange joint rear silencer to centre

Fail 29 May 2012 126,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear coil springs rusty

brake flid level low

exhaust very rusty and weak on flange joint rear silencer to centre

Pass 11 May 2011 114,826 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 11 May 2011 114,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust heat shield at rear loose

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wires broken

radiator leaking

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 7 May 2010 103,093 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 94,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 94,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 84,692 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

areas of light scratching to windscreen

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 22 May 2007 74,699 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 74,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 58,329 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX HEAVILY RUSTED* SOME BRAKE PIPES CORRODED* REAR TYRES WORN AND PERISHED* REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*

UNABLE TO EXAMINE INNER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC SHIELDS* UNABLE TO CHECK TESTABLE ITEMS WHERE REAR SEATS FOLDED UNDER REAR FLOORS* ACCEPTABLE MINOR WINDSCREEN SCUFF MARKS*

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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RL51 HNK is a 2002 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 90,610 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 RL51 HNK, 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 24 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RL51 HNK is a 2002 Opel Zafira, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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