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RX51 PKJ

2001 Opel Zafira

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,505 mi
Last recorded131,505 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 PKJ
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 131,505 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 131,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 113,465 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 83,952 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 83,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front inner rack joints (drum stick) has slight play in ball joints

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 67,604 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 60,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking on outer shoulder but not down to cord

Fail 21 Oct 2013 60,728 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking on outer shoulder but not down to cord

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 56,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel binding severly

Pass 14 Oct 2011 52,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,594 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 49,563 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2009 45,551 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing,n/s/f tyre deep cut sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,862 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 27,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2005 22,339 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 PKJ is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PKJ, 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 PKJ registered?

RX51 PKJ is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is RX51 PKJ safe to buy?

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