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FP02 VEL

2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,748 mi
Last recorded126,748 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V86,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 VEL
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 126,748 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2018 126,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2017 119,808 miles

N/S /F suspension leg leaking ( damp )

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak Engine ( high risk of cam-belt oil contamination ) ()

Fail 16 May 2017 119,807 miles

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

N/S /F suspension leg leaking ( damp )

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak Engine ( high risk of cam-belt oil contamination ) ()

Pass 10 May 2016 111,854 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and slightly mishaped

Fail 9 May 2016 111,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and slightly mishaped

Pass 20 May 2015 108,933 miles

1.engine manegment warning light on 2.slight blow on front exhaust flexi

Pass 19 May 2014 101,644 miles

1.oil leaks 2.rear exhaust heatshield loose 3.n/s front tyre worn low on tread

Fail 14 May 2014 101,644 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1.oil leaks 2.rear exhaust heatshield loose 3.n/s front tyre worn low on tread

Pass 11 May 2013 92,962 miles

1.engine oil leaks 2.rear exhaust heatshield loose 3.heavy surface corrosion of all front front to rear and rear brake pipes 4.o/s rear tyre perrished 5.all brake discs slightly worn and corroded on edges

Pass 15 May 2012 85,684 miles

1.heavy surface corrosion of all front ,rear and front to rear brake pipes 2.o/s rear tyre perrished 3.slight wear on brake discs and corroded on edges

Fail 15 May 2012 85,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

1.heavy surface corrosion of all front ,rear and front to rear brake pipes 2.o/s rear tyre perrished 3.slight wear on brake discs and corroded on edges

Pass 5 May 2011 78,818 miles

1.surface corrosion of both front brake pipes 2.slight wear on front brake discs 3.centre and rear exhaust joint poor and corroded

Fail 4 May 2011 78,818 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

1.surface corrosion of both front brake pipes 2.slight wear on front brake discs 3.centre and rear exhaust joint poor and corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 72,978 miles

1.exhaust system corroded on joints asnd mounts 2.wear on front brake discs

Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,324 miles

1.rear exhaust corroded 2.rear brake pads worn low and discs corroded on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2008 56,670 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 56,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 48,638 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,715 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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FP02 VEL is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 86,707 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 FP02 VEL, 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 24 years old, this Opel Zafira Elegance 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FP02 VEL is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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