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RX51 OBR

2001 Opel Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

159,753 mi
Last recorded159,753 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 OBR
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 159,753 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 159,751 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 149,186 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 137,773 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 128,796 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake disc's in poor condition

o\s\rear tyre inner tread uneven

Fail 31 Jan 2011 128,796 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake disc's in poor condition

o\s\rear tyre inner tread uneven

Fail 14 Oct 2009 115,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 115,792 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 100,262 miles

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

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 11 Nov 2008 100,262 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 19 Oct 2007 81,541 miles

Exahust rear box rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2007 81,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exahust rear box rusty

Fail 20 Nov 2006 67,478 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box weak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 67,478 miles

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

rear exhaust box weak

Pass 23 Nov 2005 51,952 miles

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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RX51 OBR is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RX51 OBR, 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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RX51 OBR is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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