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RO02 MHJ

2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,987 mi
Last recorded132,987 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V86,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 MHJ
MakeOpel
ModelZafira Elegance 16V
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 132,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 132,986 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 114,610 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 31 Aug 2011 94,137 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 94,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 86,652 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 86,652 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 76,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 76,459 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 66,656 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 56,601 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 43,335 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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RO02 MHJ is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RO02 MHJ, 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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RO02 MHJ is a 2002 Opel Zafira Elegance 16V, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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