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RO02 MHV

2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,932 mi
Last recorded159,932 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V86,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 MHV
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 159,932 miles

The brake pipes leading to th rear brakes are very rusty you are advised to have them replaced

Fail 26 Jun 2014 159,932 miles

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

The brake pipes leading to th rear brakes are very rusty you are advised to have them replaced

Pass 17 Jun 2013 143,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 143,086 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2012 122,612 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 122,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 109,590 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 90,755 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 90,755 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 81,089 miles

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

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

rear number plate deterioating

Fail 24 Feb 2009 81,089 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 1 Mar 2008 71,519 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 56,187 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 45,045 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
Full Opel Zafira Elegance 16V reliability report

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RO02 MHV is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 189 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO02 MHV, 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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RO02 MHV is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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