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W922 PRC

1999 Opel Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,087 mi
Last recorded52,087 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Opel Tigra62,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW922 PRC
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2018 52,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in various places near and around rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside rear wheel arch in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near and around leaf spring mount in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey

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

Rear valance is corroded but out of prescribed area

Rear wheel bearings has slight play

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust is deteriorated at the front flange from the exhaust down pipe

plastic trims on outer sills can not inspect

under vehicle is heavily surface corrosion to various other parts and componants ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 26 Sep 2017 52,087 miles

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

n/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall and in tread area

sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills properly

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight cracking some tyres

slight play rear wheel bearings

some corrosion in non-prescribed areas

Pass 24 Oct 2016 52,092 miles

Corrosion to brake ferrules

Corrosion to various parts and components

Corrosion to various parts of underbody

Nearside rear tyre cracked but not showing chords

Fail 20 Oct 2016 52,087 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Corrosion to brake ferrules

Corrosion to various parts and components

Corrosion to various parts of underbody

Nearside rear tyre cracked but not showing chords

Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,937 miles

oil leak

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perrished

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

slight oil misting around the steering rack

slight surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 22 Oct 2015 51,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perrished

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

oil leak

slight oil misting around the steering rack

slight surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,695 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked on wall

sills covered hard to inspect

slight corrosion ferrules

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,316 miles

all tyres are slightly perrished

o/s/r wheel bearing is slightly noisey

slight oil misting around steering rack

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

some brake ferruls are slightly corroded

wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,273 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,243 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

battery insecure

both rear chassiss corroded near spring

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear tyres perished

front panel deteiated

n/s steerind arm slight play

n/s/r damper corroded

o/s/r damper corrded

power steering rack leaking

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2011 37,243 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

both rear chassiss corroded near spring

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear tyres perished

front panel deteiated

n/s steerind arm slight play

n/s/r damper corroded

o/s/r damper corrded

power steering rack leaking

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,525 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,911 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 35,911 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,242 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 32,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 28,953 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 28,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,168 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 21,168 miles

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

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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W922 PRC is a 1999 Opel Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 W922 PRC, 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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W922 PRC is a 1999 Opel Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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