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Y531 UGX

2001 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,798 mi
Last recorded61,798 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V96,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 UGX
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 61,798 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edges

Pass 30 May 2014 52,849 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 48,537 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 46,683 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 43,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 May 2011 43,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 May 2010 41,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 34,500 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 34,500 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,489 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 45,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

How Reliable is the Opel Zafira Elegance 16V?

Based on 3,179 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
7,603
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 189
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 163
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 155
position lamp(s) not working 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
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Y531 UGX is a 2001 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 96,767 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Zafira Elegance 16V fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 189 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y531 UGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Zafira Elegance 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y531 UGX registered?

Y531 UGX is a 2001 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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