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RL51 JZK

2001 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,189 mi
Last recorded132,189 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 JZK
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 132,189 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 132,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 119,794 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jun 2019 119,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 of front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear exhaust holed and leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 22 May 2018 106,897 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 106,897 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 98,647 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,620 miles

All 4 tyres worn uneven

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 94,620 miles

All 4 tyres worn uneven

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 90,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 90,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 86,077 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust bracket snapped, but not affecting haning condition

Fail 31 May 2014 86,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust bracket snapped, but not affecting haning condition

Fail 11 Jun 2013 81,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded inner face

rear exhaust box hanger broken

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 81,417 miles

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

front brake discs corroded inner face

rear exhaust box hanger broken

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,099 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 7 May 2011 66,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres perrished

rear box poor condition

strong smell round fuel tank area

Pass 7 May 2011 66,585 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres perrished

rear box poor condition

strong smell round fuel tank area

Pass 3 Apr 2010 55,900 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2010 55,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 28 Feb 2009 46,575 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 39,491 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 31,511 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2006 24,808 miles

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

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

childs seats fitted to rear

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 JZK is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RL51 JZK, 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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RL51 JZK is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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