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RA02 HPV

2002 Opel Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,526 mi
Last recorded146,526 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira90,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 HPV
MakeOpel
ModelZafira
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 146,526 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust poor condition!

Fail 2 Apr 2015 146,512 miles

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded

oil around engine

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 31 Mar 2014 136,372 miles

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

Nearside front tyre suspect inner sidewall repair

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 128,036 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 128,036 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 118,113 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 107,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 107,499 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 103,199 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 103,199 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 95,438 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 95,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 82,182 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 61,178 miles

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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RA02 HPV is a 2002 Opel Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Opel Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 90,610 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 RA02 HPV, 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 24 years old, this Opel Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA02 HPV is a 2002 Opel Zafira, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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