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RN02 CAU

2002 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,978 mi
Last recorded262,978 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V94,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 CAU
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance DTI 16V
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 262,978 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 251,600 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)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 251,598 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 239,946 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 239,917 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 233,417 miles

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

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)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/rear parking performance low reading...

Fail 10 Dec 2009 233,417 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/rear parking performance low reading...

Pass 30 Jul 2009 228,324 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 206,146 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 184,386 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 184,152 miles

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

Tailpipe and centre section joint corroding

Tailpipe heatshield loose

Pass 25 Jul 2006 160,187 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V?

Based on 2,109 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
9,130
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 133
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 127
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 115
coil spring incomplete 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
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RN02 CAU is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 94,565 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 Elegance DTI 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RN02 CAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RN02 CAU is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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