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RL51 GUX

2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,004 mi
Last recorded165,004 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V86,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 GUX
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 165,004 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 165,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 158,040 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 158,040 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 146,423 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2018 146,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2017 137,488 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SPITTING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SPITTING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded CHANGE AS WELL (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 May 2017 137,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SPITTING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SPITTING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded CHANGE AS WELL (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 129,134 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 126,650 miles

rear coil springs corroded

slight corrision to n/s/f under wing metal brake pipe

Pass 9 Jan 2014 123,409 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 123,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs worn and brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2013 116,361 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Jan 2013 116,361 miles

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

engine oil low

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2012 107,811 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 107,811 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f outter cv boot requires new clip

rear exhaust rubber requires re-fitting

Pass 12 Jan 2011 101,224 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 92,033 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 83,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 75,148 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 61,598 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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RL51 GUX is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RL51 GUX, 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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RL51 GUX is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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