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W801 RNU

2000 Opel Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,102 mi
Last recorded125,102 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Opel Tigra65,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW801 RNU
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 125,102 miles

n/s/r tyre split in inner sidewall not exposing ply or cord at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2011 119,316 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 119,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 108,898 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 107,235 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 107,234 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 102,117 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 102,099 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 94,832 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 94,825 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 79,796 miles

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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W801 RNU is a 2000 Opel Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W801 RNU, 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 W801 RNU registered?

W801 RNU is a 2000 Opel Tigra, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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