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Zastava Zlx E (1982)

400 real MOT outcomes analysed

1982 Zastava Zlx E

CarHunch has 400 1982 Zastava Zlx E vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 400 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1982 Zastava Zlx E 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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UK

The Zastava ZLX E from 1982 has no MOT test data in the DVLA light-vehicle database, so we cannot tell you about pass rates, failure patterns, or safety defects from our records. This 1980s Yugoslav-built saloon is now over 40 years old, and very few examples remain registered in the UK—our dataset of 400 vehicles is likely a mix of preserved classics, non-roadgoing machines, or administrative remnants rather than active daily drivers. If you're considering one, check its MOT history manually via the DVLA website rather than relying on typical reliability benchmarks; any surviving example will need a thorough pre-purchase inspection by someone familiar with older Eastern European engineering and parts availability.

MOT statistics not available

We have 400 1982 Zastava Zlx E 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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Before you buy a 1982 Zastava Zlx E

Based on MOT data from 400 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.
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  • 🔍 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 441 Zastava Zlx E vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Yellow 22.2%
98
Green 21.3%
94
White 18.8%
83
Red 17.7%
78
Orange 8.2%
36
Blue 6.6%
29
Brown 4.1%
18
Beige 1.1%
5
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