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W183 YBM

2000 Opel Tigra

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,891 mi
Last recorded74,891 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Opel Tigra65,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW183 YBM
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,891 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 74,851 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,298 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 70,296 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

centre exhaust deteriorating

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,941 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leaks

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2012 67,939 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wiper blades split

engine oil leaks

front wipers starting to smear the screen

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2011 64,274 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F bumper insecure

N/S/F outer sill slightly corrodid.

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

N/S/R inner sill slighley corrodid.

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

O/S/R inner sill slighley corrodid.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 64,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F bumper insecure

N/S/F outer sill slightly corrodid.

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

N/S/R inner sill slighley corrodid.

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

O/S/R inner sill slighley corrodid.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,452 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,058 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,510 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2008 50,510 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,637 miles

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)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 45,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.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)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 40,525 miles

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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W183 YBM is a 2000 Opel Tigra in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Opel Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,294 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 W183 YBM, 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 26 years old, this Opel Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W183 YBM is a 2000 Opel Tigra, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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