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Y617 NLF

2001 Opel Zafira

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,729 mi
Last recorded185,729 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 NLF
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 185,729 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f fog lamp lens stone holed

Fail 23 Oct 2012 185,729 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/f fog lamp lens stone holed

Pass 18 Oct 2011 173,134 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 173,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 158,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 158,878 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 141,251 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 20 Mar 2009 131,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 131,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 115,537 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust system corroded - not blowing

Pass 16 Mar 2007 100,112 miles

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

both rear tyres treads wearing unevenly on inner edges

n/s rack damp

o/s/r tyre tread deep cut

Pass 2 Mar 2006 82,240 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING

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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Y617 NLF is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y617 NLF, 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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Y617 NLF is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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