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RX51 OEJ

2001 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,188 mi
Last recorded116,188 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 OEJ
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 116,188 miles

no spare wheel fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,908 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 102,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

no spare wheel fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2018 93,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Dec 2018 93,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,714 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 87,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 79,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front crossmember damaged

repair to exhaust

Fail 26 Jan 2017 79,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front crossmember damaged

repair to exhaust

Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,317 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,070 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,495 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,201 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012
Pass 8 Aug 2011
Pass 12 Aug 2010

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,215 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,533 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,871 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 16,980 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 OEJ is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OEJ, 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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What year was RX51 OEJ registered?

RX51 OEJ is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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