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Y804 RRA

2001 Opel Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,278 mi
Last recorded134,278 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira93,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY804 RRA
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 134,278 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear all over (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 134,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear all over (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 127,799 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 121,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished / split

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

Oil leak engine ()

Spare tyre defective MISSING ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 121,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished / split

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

Oil leak engine ()

Spare tyre defective MISSING ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 112,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre section joint (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished / cracking

rear seats folded down

rear shock absorber's low efficiency

Fail 22 Sep 2016 112,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear seats folded down

rear shock absorber's low efficiency

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished / cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre section joint (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 106,044 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 106,021 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r flex (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 96,992 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 96,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 90,087 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,929 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 80,059 miles

o\s\r and n\s\r brake back plates deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2011 80,059 miles

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

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

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

o\s\r and n\s\r brake back plates deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2010 75,865 miles

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

both front brake pad wear wires broken

rear discs corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 22 Jul 2009 72,505 miles

check pad light on looks like wires are broken.advise wheels be removed for fuller inspection

coolant leak poss radiator

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,117 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 69,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

handbrake adjustment

Pass 5 Jul 2007 58,802 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 58,802 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 48,838 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2005 39,202 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 39,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r lamp cracked not affecting operation

rear wiper split

slight kerb damage n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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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Y804 RRA is a 2001 Opel Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y804 RRA, 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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Y804 RRA is a 2001 Opel Zafira, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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