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YC51 JCJ

2001 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,491 mi
Last recorded106,491 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V96,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 JCJ
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 106,491 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box has corrosion

Fail 23 May 2016 106,487 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box has corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2016 106,104 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust back box corroded n/s/r mounting broken

o/s/f tyre getting low 3mm

Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,666 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Oil leak

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2015 100,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Oil leak

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jan 2014 93,397 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2013 88,157 miles

Battery is insecure

Both Front brake discs are worn

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2011 80,625 miles

All Four brake discs are corroded

Battery insecure

Both Front brake discs are worn

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 80,625 miles

All Four brake discs are corroded

Battery insecure

Both Front brake discs are worn

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 80,532 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 80,532 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 70,262 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 59,513 miles

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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YC51 JCJ is a 2001 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YC51 JCJ, 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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YC51 JCJ is a 2001 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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