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VU51 EHC

2001 Opel Zafira

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,499 mi
Last recorded150,499 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 EHC
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 150,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 150,499 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 148,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 148,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 142,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 136,573 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 130,470 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 130,470 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 124,921 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 118,194 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 110,613 miles

rear tyres heavily worn on inside edges

Fail 17 Mar 2014 110,613 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on outside edges

rear tyres heavily worn on inside edges

Pass 18 Mar 2013 103,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 95,879 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 95,877 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 87,923 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 80,493 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 80,493 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 73,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,593 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 58,681 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,897 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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VU51 EHC is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU51 EHC, 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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VU51 EHC is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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