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T242 VAO

1999 Opel Tigra

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,660 mi
Last recorded174,660 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Opel Tigra62,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 VAO
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2015 174,660 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 174,660 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 159,876 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 159,876 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 143,354 miles

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.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 143,354 miles

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.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 124,936 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 124,936 miles

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.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,299
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
Direction indicator incorrect colour 51
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 45
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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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