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EL669UA

1997 Opel Tigra

Gold Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,390 mi
Last recorded196,390 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Opel Tigra52,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL669UA
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 196,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 190,383 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 190,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EL669UA is a 1997 Opel Tigra in Gold with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Opel Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 52,558 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 EL669UA, 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 29 years old, this Opel Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EL669UA registered?

EL669UA is a 1997 Opel Tigra, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is EL669UA safe to buy?

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