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R267 OPE

1997 Opel Tigra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,700 mi
Last recorded46,700 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Opel Tigra52,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 OPE
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 46,700 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 45,579 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 44,441 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 44,439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 43,704 miles

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 42,629 miles

Coolant leak ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,837 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 41,177 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,177 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,077 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 39,077 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,196 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 38,196 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,294 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,950 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,660 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R267 OPE is a 1997 Opel Tigra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R267 OPE, 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 R267 OPE registered?

R267 OPE is a 1997 Opel Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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