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P207 UCL

1997 Opel Tigra

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,149 mi
Last recorded82,149 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Opel Tigra52,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP207 UCL
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2011 82,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s windscreen wiper poor

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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P207 UCL is a 1997 Opel Tigra in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P207 UCL, 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 P207 UCL registered?

P207 UCL is a 1997 Opel Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P207 UCL safe to buy?

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