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V481 HLF

1999 Opel Tigra

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,572 mi
Last recorded93,572 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Opel Tigra62,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 HLF
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 93,572 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 90,608 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 90,578 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 89,436 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 89,419 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 88,590 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty cover missing (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 88,587 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty cover missing (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 87,311 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 86,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 86,239 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 85,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,101 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 85,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 84,509 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened at chassis (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 84,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill ( holed) (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened at chassis (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,482 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear tyres has a slighty cracks at outer wall

Pass 11 Apr 2014 77,566 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 77,219 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil contamination under engine/slight oil on exhaust system

slight deterioration on front and rear number plates

slight fraying to stitching on n/s/f seatbelt

slight low air pressure in n/s/f tyre

slight surface corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills

slight surface cracking on n/s/r tyre valve

slight surface cracking on o/s/r tyre outer wall and edge of tread (no ply/cords exposed)

surface corrosion on exhaust system and cat converter outer casing

Fail 22 Mar 2013 75,016 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil contamination under engine/slight oil on exhaust system

slight deterioration on front and rear number plates

slight fraying to stitching on n/s/f seatbelt

slight low air pressure in n/s/f tyre

slight surface corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills

slight surface cracking on n/s/r tyre valve

slight surface cracking on o/s/r tyre outer wall and edge of tread (no ply/cords exposed)

surface corrosion on exhaust system and cat converter outer casing

Pass 18 Jan 2012 73,589 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 70,481 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 8 Jan 2010 65,689 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

the o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2008 53,072 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 35,045 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 31,517 miles

Advise - Slight weap from power steering rack

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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V481 HLF is a 1999 Opel Tigra in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V481 HLF, 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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V481 HLF is a 1999 Opel Tigra, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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