MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Light misting of oil at steering rack.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Light misting of oil at steering rack.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Light misting of oil at steering rack.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front wiper blade deteriated.
Light misting of oil at steering rack.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front wiper blade deteriated.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Light misting of oil at power steering resivior.
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside beam pattern faded.
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Light misting of oil at power steering resivior.
Nearside beam pattern faded.
How Reliable is the Opel Tigra?
Based on 1,282 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T242 VAO is a 1999 Opel Tigra in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1999 Opel Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 62,613 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 Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T242 VAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Opel Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Opel Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was T242 VAO registered?
T242 VAO is a 1999 Opel Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is T242 VAO safe to buy?
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