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S799 AWP

1998 Opel Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,754 mi
Last recorded131,754 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Opel Tigra100,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 AWP
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 131,754 miles

All four wheel arches corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted to both outer sills

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 131,619 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

All four wheel arches corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted to both outer sills

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 118,301 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 105,335 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 105,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 105,190 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n,s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2008 105,188 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n,s front tyre worn on inner edge

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 100,691 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 94,438 miles

Both rear inner sill's have slight crossion

O/S/F chassis leg has slight crossion

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearing's have slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2006 94,308 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 94,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 94,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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S799 AWP is a 1998 Opel Tigra in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Opel Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,691 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 S799 AWP, 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 28 years old, this Opel Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S799 AWP is a 1998 Opel Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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