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V693 EFG

1999 Opel Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,744 mi
Last recorded83,744 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Opel Tigra62,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV693 EFG
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 83,744 miles

front seat belt slow to re-act

front strut tops slight movement

o/s tail light not working

Fail 31 Aug 2011 83,744 miles

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)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

front seat belt slow to re-act

front strut tops slight movement

o/s tail light not working

Pass 1 Sep 2010 73,990 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 73,222 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 73,222 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 62,111 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

door sills corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2008 62,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

door sills corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre heaviley cracked and on 2mm

Pass 17 Jan 2007 55,235 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 55,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear tyre cracking

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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V693 EFG is a 1999 Opel Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Opel Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 62,613 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 V693 EFG, 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 27 years old, this Opel Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V693 EFG registered?

V693 EFG is a 1999 Opel Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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