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RN52 CDU

2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,008 mi
Last recorded122,008 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V90,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 CDU
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance DTI 16V
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 122,008 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit and worn on inner edge

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 3 Jan 2017 118,260 miles

both front tyres are worn low on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2016 114,156 miles

front brake discs are corroded

nearside rear handbrake arm on the caliper not returning to its stop position

signs of an oil leak from the front and rear of engine

Fail 19 Jan 2016 114,156 miles

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

front brake discs are corroded

nearside rear handbrake arm on the caliper not returning to its stop position

rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

signs of an oil leak from the front and rear of engine

Pass 19 Jan 2015 106,242 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 98,472 miles

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

advise o/s/f link arm worn

advise o/s/r tyre worn on edges

advise play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

advise rear exhaust joint corroded

advise slight oil leak around engine

advise steel wheel fitted to n/s/r

Pass 24 Jan 2013 91,444 miles

front shockers slightly week

n/s/f inner steering rack joint worn

rear coill springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyre treads starting to get low

Pass 23 Jan 2012 84,103 miles

crack at the bottom of the windscreen not in drivers view to the road

rear exhaust box and rear exhaust joint corroded

rear suspension coil springs corroded

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2011 77,743 miles

front brake discs corroded around the out side on the inner edge but ok

slight play n/s/f steering rack inner joint

Fail 12 Jan 2011 77,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

crack across front screen outside drivers view

front brake discs corroded around the out side on the inner edge but ok

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres low tread

rear exhaust corroded but still secure

slight play n/s/f steering rack inner joint

Pass 21 Jan 2010 68,757 miles

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

advise child seats fitted to rear seatbelts

advise front brake discs worn and rusty on inner edge

advise rear exhaust joints rusty

advise slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

advise windscreen cracked along bottom length in opaque edging

Fail 21 Jan 2010 68,757 miles

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

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

advise child seats fitted to rear seatbelts

advise front brake discs worn and rusty on inner edge

advise rear exhaust joints rusty

advise slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

advise windscreen cracked along bottom length in opaque edging

Pass 10 Jan 2009 60,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play n/s/ and o/s front steering rack

Fail 12 Jan 2008 51,939 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in nearside of steering rack

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Jan 2008 51,939 miles

play in nearside of steering rack

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2006 31,975 miles

advise child seat fitted to offside rear seatbelt

advise front brake imbalance of 22%

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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RN52 CDU is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 90,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RN52 CDU, 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 23 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RN52 CDU is a 2003 Opel Zafira Elegance DTI 16V, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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