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VU51 FJJ

2001 Opel Zafira

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

184,239 mi
Last recorded184,239 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 184,239 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 184,239 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

nearside rear side light has slight bad earth

Pass 22 Dec 2015 178,861 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2015 178,816 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2015 174,795 miles

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

Rear x2 brake backplates corroded and weakened

Fail 25 Aug 2015 174,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear x2 brake backplates corroded and weakened

Pass 26 Aug 2014 166,876 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

rear brake disc back plates x2 deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2013 156,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 150,705 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 136,322 miles

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2010 121,307 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 110,135 miles

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2008 97,835 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 86,020 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 76,251 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 63,820 miles

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

Offside 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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VU51 FJJ is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FJJ, 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 FJJ is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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