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V118 DYJ

1999 Opel Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,233 mi
Last recorded97,233 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Opel Tigra62,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV118 DYJ
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 97,233 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 97,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 30 May 2015 88,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2015 88,522 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 83,700 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 83,700 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 78,560 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 69,453 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 19 Mar 2011 63,421 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

area around boot lid lock corroding

brake discs slight worn and corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,945 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 55,889 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,408 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 45,292 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 41,370 miles

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

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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V118 DYJ is a 1999 Opel Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V118 DYJ, 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 V118 DYJ registered?

V118 DYJ is a 1999 Opel Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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