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W234 VAW

1999 Opel Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,829 mi
Last recorded69,829 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Opel Tigra62,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 VAW
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 69,829 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 63,246 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland near side and offside (2.5.B.1b)

General corrosion underbody

Rear wheel bearing has slight play near side and offside (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 63,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland near side and offside (2.5.B.1b)

General corrosion underbody

Rear wheel bearing has slight play near side and offside (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,119 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 57,226 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 57,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,283 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,047 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 51,047 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm and worn on inner edges,185 55 r15

offside front tyre age cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,873 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 45,873 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,642 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,771 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 38,771 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear no plate

Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,752 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,727 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,781 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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W234 VAW is a 1999 Opel Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W234 VAW, 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 W234 VAW registered?

W234 VAW is a 1999 Opel Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W234 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W234 VAW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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