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X561 ERC

2001 Opel Zafira

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,098 mi
Last recorded164,098 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX561 ERC
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 164,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 157,514 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 157,514 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox snapped (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 152,841 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 152,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 148,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 148,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 132,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 132,739 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 126,840 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 110,185 miles

both front discs slightly worn

Fail 22 Dec 2010 110,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

both front discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Dec 2009 89,541 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

center stoplight part lit

offside rear lamp cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Dec 2009 89,541 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

center stoplight part lit

offside rear lamp cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Dec 2008 79,944 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 70,827 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 56,672 miles

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 56,672 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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X561 ERC is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X561 ERC, 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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X561 ERC is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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