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W551 VTG

2000 Opel Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,536 mi
Last recorded77,536 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Opel Tigra65,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 VTG
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 77,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,402 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 711,527 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 71,134 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr tyre low pressure

Pass 1 Nov 2012 66,441 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 60,606 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,425 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 57,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,053 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,791 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,370 miles

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

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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W551 VTG is a 2000 Opel Tigra in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W551 VTG, 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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What year was W551 VTG registered?

W551 VTG is a 2000 Opel Tigra, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W551 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W551 VTG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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