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HLZ 9238

1998 Opel Tigra

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,081 mi
Last recorded102,081 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Opel Tigra100,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLZ 9238
MakeOpel
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 102,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to offside and nearside [top of] outer sills.

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear in ner sills.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 98,283 miles

battery insecure

front registration plate deteriorated

inner sills corroded

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

sills/doorsteps corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2013 98,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

battery insecure

front registration plate deteriorated

inner sills corroded

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

sills/doorsteps corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,819 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres sidewalls cut

bothy rear innersills slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2012 87,819 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres sidewalls cut

bothy rear innersills slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 75,138 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,602 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 59,599 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres are in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2007 56,556 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 50,550 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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HLZ 9238 is a 1998 Opel Tigra in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HLZ 9238, 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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HLZ 9238 is a 1998 Opel Tigra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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