Zastava

Zastava Zlc (1982)

1,060 real MOT outcomes analysed

1982 Zastava Zlc

CarHunch has 1,060 1982 Zastava Zlc vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1982 Zastava Zlc doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Zastava vehicles below.

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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

UK

The 1982 Zastava ZLC does not appear in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so reliable pass rates and defect statistics are unavailable for this cohort. This Yugoslav-era saloon is now extremely rare on UK roads—most surviving examples are either classics in specialist collections or have been taken off the road entirely, which explains why only 1,060 test records exist and why the median mileage of 38,248 miles is unusually low for a 40+ year old car. If you own one, it's likely either a cherished restoration project or a historic vehicle, and you should check whether it qualifies for MOT exemption (vehicles over 40 years old registered as historic can be exempt). For any purchase or ownership decisions, consult a specialist in Eastern European classics rather than relying on MOT data, as this car's reliability depends almost entirely on restoration quality and maintenance rather than typical owner patterns.

MOT statistics not available

We have 1,060 1982 Zastava Zlc vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,060 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 100%
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1982.

Before you buy a 1982 Zastava Zlc

Based on MOT data from 1,060 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,397 Zastava Zlc vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 23.3%
326
Blue 22%
308
Yellow 18.4%
257
Red 18.2%
254
Green 7.3%
102
Orange 6.2%
87
Brown 2.9%
40
Gold 0.8%
11
Beige 0.5%
7
Black 0.4%
5
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