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S647 JLM

1998 Opel Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,472 mi
Last recorded135,472 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Opel Tigra100,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS647 JLM
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2011 135,472 miles

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)

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

wipers do not self park

Pass 17 Aug 2010 121,485 miles

nearside mirror missing

Pass 19 Aug 2009 105,456 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 95,802 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 80,778 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside front seatbelt showing yellow card

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak

damage to windscreen

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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S647 JLM is a 1998 Opel Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S647 JLM, 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 S647 JLM registered?

S647 JLM is a 1998 Opel Tigra, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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