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W483 VDM

2000 Opel Tigra

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,421 mi
Last recorded106,421 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Opel Tigra65,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW483 VDM
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 106,421 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 104,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front panel antirolebar fixings there is a both missing on the n/s & the o/s there is a bolt half tightened 7 the n/s bush rubber mount has been catching on the wheel but no longer catching

n/s/f ball joint rubber is split

o/s headlight fixing is loose but not insecre

road tested vehicle due to structual damage and foud that the braking system is ok but there was a small pull to the right but not uncontrolable

sill skirts are fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2009 104,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front panel antirolebar fixings there is a both missing on the n/s & the o/s there is a bolt half tightened 7 the n/s bush rubber mount has been catching on the wheel but no longer catching

n/s/f ball joint rubber is split

o/s headlight fixing is loose but not insecre

road tested vehicle due to structual damage and foud that the braking system is ok but there was a small pull to the right but not uncontrolable

sill skirts are fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2008 103,126 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 103,126 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

accedent damege repair to front

accedent dameged repair to n/s/f

Pass 1 Mar 2007 101,189 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 101,189 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 87,388 miles

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

Offside 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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W483 VDM is a 2000 Opel Tigra in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W483 VDM, 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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W483 VDM is a 2000 Opel Tigra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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