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R670 BLC

1998 Opel Tigra

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,461 mi
Last recorded179,461 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Opel Tigra100,691 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 BLC
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2014 179,461 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2014 179,461 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 May 2013 170,085 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 169,816 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 162,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 162,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 156,578 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 156,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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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R670 BLC is a 1998 Opel Tigra in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Opel Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,691 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 R670 BLC, 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 28 years old, this Opel Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R670 BLC registered?

R670 BLC is a 1998 Opel Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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