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Y294 RSS

2001 Opel Zafira

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,567 mi
Last recorded127,567 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 RSS
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2013 127,567 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 121,028 miles

1st gear difficult to select.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 120,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

1st gear difficult to select.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 114,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f w/blades end split but wiping ok

rear ex heat shield loose

Fail 11 Nov 2011 114,426 miles

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

rear ex heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f and n/s/f w/blades end split but wiping ok

Fail 15 Nov 2010 103,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre outer wall

rear ex box heat shield loose

Pass 15 Nov 2010 103,720 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre outer wall

rear ex box heat shield loose

Pass 19 Nov 2009 92,234 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 92,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 84,312 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 78,308 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 67,651 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 67,651 miles

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

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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Y294 RSS is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y294 RSS, 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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Y294 RSS is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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