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SAZ 4976

2001 Opel Zafira

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,980 mi
Last recorded151,980 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAZ 4976
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 151,980 miles

Coolant level low

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 151,980 miles

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

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

Coolant level low

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 137,961 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 137,961 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Engine oil leak

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 124,940 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside front coil spring may have small piece missing?

offside rear tyre signs of perishing and nail in tread

slight wear suspension etc

Fail 12 Apr 2011 124,940 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

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

offside front coil spring may have small piece missing?

offside rear tyre signs of perishing and nail in tread

slight wear suspension etc

Pass 22 Apr 2010 113,768 miles

Oil leak

minor wear suspension etc

oil was low-have topped up

rear number plate slight deterioration

Pass 27 Apr 2009 97,414 miles

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

Oil leak

oil was very low-have topped up-maintain check

Fail 24 Apr 2009 97,240 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

oil was very low-have topped up-maintain check

Pass 3 Mar 2008 83,226 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 65,519 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 55,191 miles

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

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

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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SAZ 4976 is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SAZ 4976, 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 SAZ 4976 registered?

SAZ 4976 is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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