MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,937 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
noise from timing cover area
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
noise from timing cover area
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
bot wipers torn
offside rear tyre sidewall cracked
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Opel Tigra?
Based on 1,282 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R495 OYS is a 1997 Opel Tigra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R495 OYS, 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 R495 OYS registered?
R495 OYS is a 1997 Opel Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R495 OYS safe to buy?
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