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W457 RRB

2000 Opel Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

1,673 mi
Last recorded1,673 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Opel Tigra65,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 RRB
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 1,673 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Retracting slow

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lights not working

Fail 13 May 2026 1,673 miles

Emissions unable to be completed No oil in vehicle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Retracting slow

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lights not working

Pass 4 Feb 2025 29,527 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 29,491 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 29,385 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 29,378 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 29,374 miles

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

o/s rear back panet corroding.

o/s rear under sill starting to corrode.

o/s rear wheel arch corroding.

Fail 16 May 2017 29,374 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear back panet corroding.

o/s rear under sill starting to corrode.

o/s rear wheel arch corroding.

Pass 23 May 2016 29,326 miles

o/s/r arch corroded

rear slam panel corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 29,326 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

o/s/r arch corroded

rear slam panel corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 29,269 miles

Both rear sills starting to corrode

Reverse lights not working

Pass 12 May 2014 28,784 miles

rear undersills by rear suspension mounting corroding.

Pass 17 May 2013 28,619 miles

O/s/r sill just starting to corrode

Rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 17 May 2012 27,257 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 24,036 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 24,036 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 20,580 miles

Reverse lights inoperative.

Pass 21 May 2009 19,419 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 19,419 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 May 2008 17,961 miles

reversing lights not working

Pass 21 May 2007 16,694 miles

ex tail pipe corroded

o/s rear shock absorber damp

Pass 22 May 2006 15,234 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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W457 RRB is a 2000 Opel Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 W457 RRB, 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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W457 RRB is a 2000 Opel Tigra, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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