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VX51 BVW

2001 Opel Zafira

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,870 mi
Last recorded132,870 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 BVW
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 132,870 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 132,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 117,435 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 117,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 112,971 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 99,006 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 99,003 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 85,286 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 70,059 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 70,059 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2006 51,530 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 51,530 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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VX51 BVW is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VX51 BVW, 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 VX51 BVW registered?

VX51 BVW is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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