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W473 VTG

2000 Opel Tigra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,449 mi
Last recorded87,449 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Opel Tigra65,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 VTG
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 87,449 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

discs worn

rear number plate deteriorated

rear tyres feathering

Fail 5 Aug 2010 87,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

discs worn

rear number plate deteriorated

rear tyres feathering

Pass 21 Aug 2009 78,438 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis

n/s/r sidelight inop

Fail 21 Aug 2009 78,438 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis

n/s/r sidelight inop

Pass 29 Jul 2008 70,950 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f headlamp cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2008 70,950 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

o/s/f headlamp cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,288 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 58,288 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,569 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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W473 VTG is a 2000 Opel Tigra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 W473 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 W473 VTG registered?

W473 VTG is a 2000 Opel Tigra, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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